22 Second Salad Recipe

This lightning-fast 22-Second Summer Salad is a crowd-pleaser! Perfect for summer cookouts or a quick weeknight meal, this recipe combines sweet and savory flavors in a refreshing slaw. Get ready to impress your friends with this unbelievably easy and delicious recipe – it truly takes only seconds to assemble! (Shelled sunflower seeds are a must!)

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Calories 249.5 kcal
Protein 9g
Rating 5.0 (7 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for 22 Second Salad

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How to Make 22 Second Salad

  1. In a jar, whisk together 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper until sugar is dissolved.
  2. (Optional) Prepare the dressing ahead of time and refrigerate.
  3. In a large bowl, combine 5 cups bagged coleslaw mix, 1 cup frozen peas (thawed), and 1/2 cup shelled sunflower seeds.
  4. Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
  5. Serve immediately. If using pre-made dressing, assembly takes approximately 22 seconds!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

12 g

Sugar

42g

Fat

11g

Carbs

5g

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