Dairy-Free Crunchy Almond Salad
Elevate your salad game with this fresh and vibrant Dairy-Free Crunchy Almond Salad, a perfect blend of crisp textures and bold flavors. Packed with nutrient-rich mixed greens, sweet grape tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and julienned carrots, this salad is topped with golden, toasted almonds for an irresistible crunch. A zesty homemade dressing, featuring lemon juice, olive oil, and a hint of honey or maple syrup, ties it all together, delivering a balanced medley of tangy and slightly sweet notes. Gluten-free and dairy-free, this quick 15-minute recipe is both wholesome and satisfying, making it an ideal choice for a light lunch, a side dish, or a refreshing potluck addition.
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Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup sliced almonds
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 cucumber
- 1 cup grape tomatoes
- 1 carrot
- 2 stalks green onions
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Begin by preparing the vegetables. Slice the red bell pepper into thin strips, peel and slice the cucumber, halve the grape tomatoes, peel and julienne the carrot, and chop the green onions and fresh parsley.
Step 2
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, sliced red bell pepper, cucumber, grape tomatoes, julienned carrot, chopped green onions, and fresh parsley.
Step 3
In a small dry skillet, toast the sliced almonds over medium heat for about 3-5 minutes, stirring constantly until they are golden brown and fragrant. Remove from heat and let them cool.
Step 4
In a jar or small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, honey or maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined to make the dressing.
Step 5
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together gently until the salad is well-coated with the dressing.
Step 6
Sprinkle the cooled toasted almonds on top of the salad for a crunchy finish.
Step 7
Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh and crunchy dairy-free salad as a light meal or accompaniment!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (887.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1248.0 |
| Total Fat 98.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 9.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1426.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 76.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 27.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 36.8g | |
| Protein 34.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 566.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2633.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories