Simple Green Salad
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5
Simple Green Salad
Description
Simple Green Salad features butter lettuce tossed with lemon vinaigrette, providing a soft leafy base with citrus acidity. Thin slices of Persian cucumber and avocado contribute mild freshness and creamy texture. Shaved Parmesan adds a gentle saltiness and subtle nutty flavor, complemented by pepitas for added crunch. Roasted raw almonds coated with tamari seasoning bring a savory, umami-rich crunch after being baked until browned.
The salad is assembled by combining the dressed greens with vegetables, cheese, and nuts, then topped with microgreens to introduce freshness and visual appeal. The mixture of soft, creamy, crisp, and roasted elements creates a diverse mouthfeel. Light seasoning with flaky sea salt enhances the flavors without overpowering the salad's delicate balance.
Ingredients
- 2 lettuce butter lettuce or similar, small heads, soft
- lemon vinaigrette half recipe
- 1 cucumber thinly sliced, Persian
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese shaved
- 2 tablespoons Pepitas
- 1 avocado thinly sliced
- ¼ cup microgreens
- sea salt optional, flaky
Roasted Tamari Almonds
- ½ cup almond raw
- ½ tablespoon tamari
Instructions
- Roast the almonds: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the almonds on the sheet and toss with tamari. Bake for 10 to 14 minutes or until browned. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
- Assemble the salad. In a large bowl toss the lettuce with a few spoonfuls of the lemon vinaigrette. Add the cucumber, parmesan, pepitas, avocado, and tamari almonds. Drizzle with more dressing and top with microgreens. Season to taste with flaky sea salt, if desired.
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Overall Rating
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