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Simple Green Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette and Tamari Almonds Recipe

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4.3 from 33 reviews

  • Author: Sky
  • Total Time: 29 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This simple green salad is light, refreshing, and delicious, making it a perfect side dish to complement a variety of meals. Featuring crisp butter lettuce, thinly sliced Persian cucumber, creamy avocado, shaved Parmesan, crunchy pepitas, and savory roasted tamari almonds, all tossed in a zesty lemon vinaigrette and topped with delicate microgreens, this salad offers a balanced mix of textures and flavors.

Ingredients

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

Roasted Tamari Almonds

  • ½ cup raw almonds
  • ½ tablespoon tamari

Lemon Vinaigrette

  • Lemon Vinaigrette, half recipe (amount as per original full recipe, assumed about ¼ cup)

Instructions

  1. Roast the almonds: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the raw almonds on the sheet and toss them evenly with ½ tablespoon of tamari sauce. Bake the almonds for 10 to 14 minutes until browned and fragrant, then remove them from the oven and allow them to cool for 5 minutes.
  2. Assemble the salad: In a large salad bowl, toss the butter lettuce with a few spoonfuls of the lemon vinaigrette until lightly coated. Add the thinly sliced Persian cucumber, shaved Parmesan cheese, pepitas, sliced avocado, and the cooled roasted tamari almonds. Drizzle additional lemon vinaigrette over the top to taste, then garnish the salad with microgreens. Finish with a pinch of flaky sea salt if desired to enhance the flavors.

Notes

  • Use soft butter lettuce or similar leafy greens for the best texture and mild flavor.
  • Thinly slicing the cucumber and avocado helps distribute flavors evenly throughout the salad.
  • Roasting the almonds with tamari adds a savory, crunchy element that complements the fresh vegetables.
  • Adjust the amount of lemon vinaigrette according to your preference for dressing.
  • Microgreens add a fresh, slightly peppery bite and make for an attractive garnish.
  • Flaky sea salt is optional but enhances the overall taste.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 14 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://skysrecipes.com/simple-green-salad-with-lemon-vinaigrette-and-tamari-almonds-recipe/