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Little Gem Salad with Herbs, Maple, Lime and Sesame
Fresh, crisp, and zesty — Little Gem Salad with Herbs, Maple, Lime, and Sesame is the perfect companion for any meal.
Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 143 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Asian , Middle Eastern
Ingredients
For Quick-Pickled Shallots
- 1 shallot thinly sliced into rounds
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
For the Dressing
- 4 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 ½ tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon toasted sesame oil
For the Salad
- 4 Little gem lettuce washed and separated into leaves
- ½ cup mixed fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, dill, mint)
- 1 jalapeno or green chili slices
- ¼ cup microgreens or sprouts
- 1 scallion sliced
- 2 teaspoon mixed black and white sesame seeds toasted
Instructions
- Combine the pickled shallots, lemon juice, sugar, and season with salt in a small bowl. Let them macerate for 30 minutes.
- To make the dressing, whisk together the dressing ingredients until fully combined and smooth. This simple step highlights how homemade salad dressings can bring life to simple fresh greens.
- Make sure to wash your greens and pat dry (you may use a salad spinner if you have one). Arrange the vibrant green leaves on a platter or a large bowl of your choice, let your creativity flow.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad, reserving the remaining dressing to serve on the side or to adjust flavors to taste. Top with pickled shallots and green onions, sprinkle the sesame seeds and serve with lime wedges.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
143kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Sodium
442mg
(18%)
Potassium
94mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
667IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
17mg
(19%)
Calcium
19mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 143
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 143kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Sodium | 442mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 94mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 667IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.