Dairy-Free Crunchy Almond Salad
Elevate your salad game with our Dairy-Free Crunchy Almond Salad—an irresistible blend of fresh, vibrant veggies and bold, nutty flavor. Packed with crisp mixed greens, sweet grape tomatoes, julienned carrots, refreshing cucumber, and the crunch of toasted sliced almonds, this salad is a symphony of textures and flavors. A zesty homemade dressing made with tangy lemon juice, rich olive oil, and the perfect hint of sweetness ties it all together beautifully. Ready in just 15 minutes, this nutrient-packed recipe is perfect as a light main course or a colorful side dish. Plus, it’s completely dairy-free, making it a wholesome option for various dietary needs. Fresh, crunchy, and utterly delicious—this salad will quickly become a staple in your healthy eating repertoire!
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together gently until the salad is well-coated with the dressing.
Sprinkle the cooled toasted almonds on top of the salad for a crunchy finish.
Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh and crunchy dairy-free salad as a light meal or accompaniment!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1248 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 98.7 g | 127% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.2 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1426 mg | 62% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 76.5 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.4 g | 98% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.8 g | ||
| Protein | 34.3 g | 69% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 566 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 9.3 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 2634 mg | 56% | |
*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.
