Little Gem Salad
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5
Little Gem Salad
Description
The Little Gem Salad highlights the character of Little Gem lettuce, which is halved and grilled cut side down to develop a slight caramelization, enhancing its natural sweetness and tenderizing the leaves. The addition of thinly sliced red onions, halved cherry tomatoes, avocado wedges, and radishes introduces crisp and juicy elements, while crumbled feta cheese adds a salty creaminess. Brushed with olive oil and seasoned with salt and pepper before grilling, the lettuce gains depth in flavor. The salad is gently tossed with a lemon vinaigrette, which brightens the mixture with its acidity and ties all components together. Pine nuts can be sprinkled on top to add a subtle nutty crunch. This salad works well as a fresh accompaniment to grilled dishes or as a light, vibrant course on its own.
Ingredients
- 300 g little gem lettuce cut in half lengthways
- 0.5 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 1 red onion thinly sliced
- 6 cherry tomato halved
- 1 avocado cut into wedges
- 3 radish thinly sliced
- 30 g feta cheese crumbled
- 8 tablespoon lemon vinaigrette
- 1 tablespoon pine nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Lightly brush the cut sides of 300 g Little gem lettuce with 0.5 tablespoon Olive oil and season 1 pinch Sea salt and ground black pepper. Put cut side down on to a hot griddle pan and cook for 2 minutes. Depending on the size of your pan, this might need to be done in batches.
- Add 1 Red onion, 6 Cherry tomatoes, 3 Radishes and 1 Avocado.
- Pour over 8 tablespoon Lemon vinaigrette and use your hands to mix everything, making sure everything is coated with the dressing. Finish with 30 g Feta (crumbled) and 1 tablespoon Pine nuts.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 284 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 284kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 221mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 614mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 11g | 44% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 215IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 105mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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