Bright, crisp, crunchy, and full of flavor.

It’s beautiful, green, and snappy-crisp.

(Tip: A littlehoneyin the dressing balances everything out.)

Southern Living Green Salad in the bowl ready to serve

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Learn how to make the ultimate green salad.

sugar snap peas, halved (about 3 cups)

2cupsshreddedred cabbage(from 1 small [1-lb.]

head)

4mini cucumbers(6 oz.

Southern Living Green Salad ingredients

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Transfer to a serving platter or bowl; sprinkle with sunflower seeds, and drizzle with remaining dressing.

Southern Living Green Salad whisking together the ingredients for the dressing

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Southern Living Green Salad tossing the salad ingredients together

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Southern Living Green Salad tossing the ingredients together

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