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Simple Green Salad Recipe

Simple Green Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette & Tamari Almonds

This fresh and vibrant green salad is packed with textures and flavors. Butter lettuce, crisp cucumber, creamy avocado, and nutty pepitas are tossed with a bright lemon vinaigrette, while crunchy tamari almonds add the perfect umami crunch. Quick, nutritious, and endlessly customizable!

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 small heads of butter lettuce
  • 1 Persian cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp pepitas
  • 1 avocado, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup microgreens
  • Flaky sea salt (optional)
  • For the Lemon Vinaigrette:
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1 small garlic clove, finely minced
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • For the Roasted Tamari Almonds:
  • 1/2 cup raw almonds
  • 1/2 tbsp tamari or low-sodium soy sauce

Instructions

  1. Roast the Tamari Almonds: Preheat oven to 350°F. Toss almonds with tamari and spread on a lined baking sheet. Bake for 10-14 minutes until fragrant. Cool before chopping.
  2. Prepare the Lemon Vinaigrette: Whisk lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Slowly drizzle in olive oil, whisking until emulsified.
  3. Assemble the Salad: Tear lettuce into a large bowl, drizzle with dressing, and toss. Layer cucumber, Parmesan, pepitas, avocado, and tamari almonds. Garnish with microgreens and a pinch of flaky sea salt if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

Make the dressing ahead of time for easy meal prep. Store separately and dress the salad just before serving.

  • Author: Alexandra Roa
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 5mg

Keywords: green salad, lemon vinaigrette, healthy salad, tamari almonds