Strawberry Lettuce with Watermelon Salad

Sunflower seeds are American original. Seeds are tasty and very nutritious. Add seeds to your salad or other favorite food. Seeds were used by the American Indians for high energy food, which was much needed. Spanish explorers brought the seeds to Europe. The seeds were returned to America with Russian and German immigrants. 

In North Dakota and Minnesota, sunflower became a important crop, in 1950.

Seeds and kernels:
In the shell... means the seed is left in tact with the meat still in the shell. Normally roasted and season. 

Kernels... processor have mechanically removed the hull. This form is more convenient. Roasted for snacking or to add to your favorite food. 
Research by National Sunflower Association

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This healthy strawberry lettuce watermelon salad topped with sunflower seeds. 

Strawberry Lettuce with Watermelon Salad
Recipe by Christine Lamb @ Christine's Pantry - 2019

Ingredients:
4 cups shredded lettuce
1 1/2 cups watermelon, chopped
1 1/2 cups strawberries, chopped
2 green onions, sliced
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
salt and pepper
use your favorite dressing

Directions:
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except dressing. Gentle toss. Just before serving add dressing. 

Cooks note: You can feta cheese or use one of your favorite cheeses. 

Until next time,
Christine