Gluten-Free Crunchy Almond Salad

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Gluten-Free Crunchy Almond Salad, a delightful medley of fresh, colorful vegetables and toasty almond slices for the perfect crunch in every bite. Packed with nutrient-rich romaine lettuce, crisp red bell pepper, refreshing cucumber, and sweet shredded carrot, this salad is as nourishing as it is satisfying. A zesty homemade dressing made with lemon juice, olive oil, honey, and Dijon mustard ties everything together with a harmonious balance of tangy, sweet, and savory notes. Finished with a sprinkle of golden-toasted almonds, this salad makes an excellent gluten-free side dish or light main that’s ready in just 25 minutes. Perfect for a wholesome lunch or a refreshing accompaniment to any meal, this simple yet elegant recipe is a must-try for health-conscious foodies.

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup almond slices
• 5 cups romaine lettuce
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 medium cucumber
• 1 large carrot
• 3 stalks green onions
• 0.5 cup fresh parsley
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Begin by preheating a non-stick pan over medium heat. Add the almond slices and toast them for about 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are golden brown and fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.

Step 2

Wash and thoroughly dry the romaine lettuce. Chop it into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.

Step 3

Dice the red bell pepper, and slice the cucumber into thin rounds. Use a grater to shred the carrot, or slice it thinly if preferred. Add all these vegetables to the salad bowl.

Step 4

Thinly slice the green onions and chop the fresh parsley. Add them to the salad bowl with the other vegetables.

Step 5

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until they are well combined to form the dressing.

Step 6

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until the vegetables are well coated.

Step 7

Sprinkle the toasted almond slices on top of the salad just before serving to maintain their crunch.

Step 8

Serve immediately as a refreshing side or a light main dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(886.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1244.9

Total Fat 97.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1421.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 79.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.6g	0%
Total Sugars 35.8g
Protein 36.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 490.5mg	0%
Iron 10.7mg	0%
Potassium 2492.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 65.4%

Protein: 10.8%

Carbs: 23.8%