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Simple Green Salad Recipe

Simple Green Salad

Amy
This Simple Green Salad is a vibrant celebration of fresh, crisp textures and bright, refreshing flavors. Whether you’re pairing it with a hearty main or enjoying it solo, it’s a guilt-free treat that’s as nourishing as it is delicious.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 small heads soft lettuce, butter lettuce or similar
  • 1 half recipe Lemon Vinaigrette
  • 1 Persian cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons pepitas
  • 1 avocado, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup microgreens
  • Flaky sea salt, optional

Roasted Tamari Almonds

  • 1/2 cup raw almonds
  • 1/2 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.
Keyword croutons, cucumber, greens, lettuce, vinaigrette
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