Description
This Simple Green Salad is a delightful combination of fresh lettuce, crunchy almonds, creamy avocado, and tangy Parmesan cheese, all tossed in a zesty lemon vinaigrette. Perfect for a light and refreshing meal!
Ingredients
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Lemon Vinaigrette:
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Salad:
- 2 small heads of soft lettuce (butter lettuce or similar)
- 1 Persian cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons pepitas
- 1 avocado, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup microgreens
- Flaky sea salt (optional)
- 1/2 cup raw almonds
- 1/2 tablespoon tamari
Instructions
- Roast the almonds: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Toss almonds with tamari and spread on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 10-14 minutes until browned. Let cool for 5 minutes.
- Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, toss lettuce with lemon vinaigrette. Add cucumber, Parmesan, pepitas, avocado, and tamari almonds. Drizzle with more dressing, top with microgreens, and season with flaky sea salt if desired.
Notes
- You can customize this salad by adding grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- Feel free to substitute any nuts or seeds you prefer for the almonds and pepitas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: Modern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Simple Green Salad, Green Salad Recipe, Lemon Vinaigrette Salad, Easy Salad Recipe
