Simple Green Salad
Simple Green Salad is a fresh and healthy salad made with butter lettuce, cucumber, avocado, Parmesan, and roasted tamari almonds.It is tossed with a bright lemon vinaigrette for vibrant flavor.Perfect as a quick lunch or delicious side salad.
Ingredients
Salad
- 2 small heads soft lettuce or butter lettuce
- ½ recipe Lemon Vinaigrette
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss the almonds with the tamari and spread them evenly on the baking sheet.
- Roast for 10–14 minutes until lightly browned and fragrant. Let cool for about 5 minutes.
- Place the lettuce into a large serving bowl.
- Toss gently with several spoonfuls of the lemon vinaigrette.
- Add the cucumber, shaved Parmesan, pepitas, avocado slices, and roasted tamari almonds.
- Drizzle with additional dressing if desired.
- Sprinkle with microgreens and season with flaky sea salt to taste.
- Serve your Simple Green Salad immediately for the freshest texture and flavor.
Notes
- Butter lettuce creates the softest texture, but romaine, mixed greens, or baby spinach also work well.
- Freshly grated Parmesan provides the best flavor.
- Adjust the amount of lemon vinaigrette to your taste.
- Serve alongside grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, pasta, or soup.