Sesame Almond Romaine Salad
Crisp, nutty, and bursting with flavor, this Sesame Almond Romaine Salad is the perfect balance of crunch and zest for a refreshing side dish or light main course. Featuring vibrant romaine lettuce tossed with toasted sliced almonds and golden sesame seeds, this recipe combines texture and taste in every bite. The homemade dressing—a harmonious blend of olive oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, and garlic—adds a tangy-sweet finish that elevates the salad to gourmet heights. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy-to-make, nutrient-rich salad is perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining. Serve it fresh and enjoy the delicious fusion of simplicity and elegance!
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Ingredients
- 3 hearts Romaine lettuce
- 0.5 cups Sliced almonds
- 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds
- 0.25 cups Olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Rinse the romaine lettuce hearts under cold water and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
Step 2
Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and transfer to a large salad bowl.
Step 3
In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the sliced almonds for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant. Transfer to a plate to cool.
Step 4
In the same skillet, toast the sesame seeds for about 1-2 minutes until they are slightly golden. Remove from heat and set aside.
Step 5
Prepare the dressing by whisking together olive oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl or jar.
Step 6
Add the toasted almonds and sesame seeds to the bowl with the romaine lettuce.
Step 7
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently until the greens and toppings are well coated.
Step 8
Serve immediately as a fresh and flavorful side dish or light main course.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2013.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1297.7 |
| Total Fat 102.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 12.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 10.9g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1679.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 75.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 34.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 22.2g | |
| Protein 43.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 875.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 19.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 4153.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories