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Simple Green Salad

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This simple green salad is light, refreshing, and full of textures and flavors. Featuring tender butter lettuce, crisp cucumber, creamy avocado, nutty Parmesan, and crunchy tamari almonds, it’s the perfect side dish for any meal.

  • Author: Tina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 14 minutes
  • Total Time: 29 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Salads
  • Method: Raw & Roasted
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

2 small heads of butter lettuce or similar soft lettuce

1 Persian cucumber, thinly sliced

1 avocado, thinly sliced

¼ cup shaved Parmesan cheese

2 tablespoons pepitas

¼ cup microgreens

Flaky sea salt, optional

Lemon Vinaigrette (half recipe):

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

½ teaspoon Dijon mustard

½ teaspoon maple syrup or honey

Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Roasted Tamari Almonds:

½ cup raw almonds

½ tablespoon tamari

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Toss almonds with tamari and spread on the baking sheet. Roast for 10 to 14 minutes, then let cool.
  3. Make the lemon vinaigrette: Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, maple syrup, salt, and pepper in a small bowl or shake in a jar.
  4. Tear lettuce into bite-sized pieces, wash and dry thoroughly.
  5. In a large bowl, toss the lettuce with a few spoonfuls of vinaigrette.
  6. Add cucumber, avocado, Parmesan, pepitas, and tamari almonds.
  7. Drizzle with more vinaigrette, top with microgreens, and season with flaky salt if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Best served fresh as avocado browns quickly and lettuce wilts with dressing.
  • Can be made vegan by omitting Parmesan or substituting with vegan cheese.
  • Make-ahead tips: wash and store lettuce, prepare dressing and almonds in advance.
  • Customize with other veggies, nuts, or cheeses as desired.

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