Description
A light and refreshing Simple Green Salad featuring soft butter lettuce, crisp cucumber, creamy avocado, and crunchy tamari-roasted almonds, all tossed in a zesty lemon vinaigrette and topped with shaved Parmesan, pepitas, and microgreens. Perfect as a versatile side dish to complement a wide variety of meals.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad
- 2 small heads of soft lettuce (butter lettuce or similar)
- 1 Persian cucumber, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup shaved Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons pepitas
- 1 avocado, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup microgreens
- Flaky sea salt (optional)
Lemon Vinaigrette (half recipe)
- Use half the amount of your preferred lemon vinaigrette recipe
Roasted Tamari Almonds
- ½ cup raw almonds
- ½ tablespoon tamari
Instructions
- Roast the almonds: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the raw almonds on the sheet and toss them evenly with the tamari. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 14 minutes or until the almonds are nicely browned and aromatic. Remove from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
- Assemble the salad: In a large salad bowl, toss the soft lettuce with a few spoonfuls of lemon vinaigrette to lightly dress the greens. Add the thinly sliced Persian cucumber, shaved Parmesan cheese, pepitas, sliced avocado, and the cooled tamari-roasted almonds to the bowl. Drizzle with additional lemon vinaigrette to taste and gently toss to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Finish and serve: Top the salad with fresh microgreens for a pop of color and texture. Season the assembled salad lightly with flaky sea salt if desired. Serve immediately to enjoy the crisp and fresh flavors at their best.
Notes
- This simple green salad is light, refreshing, and delicious.
- It is an ideal side salad because it pairs well with almost any main dish.
- Adjust the amount of lemon vinaigrette to your taste preference for acidity and brightness.
- Use butter lettuce or similar soft lettuce for the best texture.
- The roasted tamari almonds add a savory crunch and umami note to the salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 7mg
