Low Sodium Crunchy Almond Salad
Elevate your salad game with this Low Sodium Crunchy Almond Salad, a fresh, healthy dish bursting with flavor and texture. This vibrant recipe combines crisp mixed salad greens, julienned carrots, crunchy cucumbers, and sweet red bell peppers, all topped with perfectly toasted sliced almonds for a satisfying crunch. A zesty homemade dressing made with fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, and a touch of honey ties it all together, proving you don't need salt to pack in the flavor. Perfect for a light lunch or as a colorful side dish, this quick-to-make 20-minute salad is not only low in sodium but also high in nutrients. Enjoy a guilt-free, delicious way to nourish your body!
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Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 0.5 cup sliced almonds
- 1 large carrot
- 1 medium cucumber
- 0.5 medium red bell pepper
- 0.25 small red onion
- 1 medium lemon
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
Directions
Step 1
Begin by toasting the sliced almonds. In a dry skillet over medium heat, add the almonds and toast for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are golden brown and fragrant. Remove the almonds from the skillet to cool.
Step 2
Wash and dry the salad greens thoroughly. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Step 3
Peel the carrot and cut it into thin julienne strips or use a vegetable peeler to create ribbons. Add to the salad bowl.
Step 4
Slice the cucumber into thin rounds and add them to the bowl with the salad greens and carrots.
Step 5
Remove the seeds from the red bell pepper and slice it into thin strips. Add these strips to the salad bowl.
Step 6
Thinly slice the red onion and add to the salad for an additional crunch.
Step 7
In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by combining the juice of the lemon, olive oil, honey, black pepper, and garlic powder. Whisk together until smooth and well combined.
Step 8
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together gently until the greens and vegetables are evenly coated.
Step 9
Top the salad with the toasted almonds just before serving to keep them crunchy.
Step 10
Serve the salad fresh and enjoy a healthy, low-sodium meal!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (692.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 940.1 |
| Total Fat 77.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 8.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 113.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 60.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 17.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 31.3g | |
| Protein 19.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 344.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1648.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories