Gluten-Free Crunchy Almond Salad
Bright, fresh, and irresistibly crunchy, this Gluten-Free Crunchy Almond Salad is the perfect combination of vibrant vegetables, zesty dressing, and nutty goodness. Packed with romaine lettuce, crisp red bell pepper, cooling cucumber, sweet shredded carrot, and fragrant green onions, this salad bursts with flavor and color. Toasted almond slices add a satisfying crunch that elevates every bite, while the tangy homemade lemon-honey vinaigrette ties it all together. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and healthy recipe is ideal as a side dish or a standalone light meal. Naturally gluten-free and brimming with wholesome ingredients, it’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Serve this refreshing dish for lunch, dinner, or any gathering, and let its vibrant flavors shine!
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
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.
Wash and thoroughly dry the romaine lettuce. Chop it into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.
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.
Thinly slice the green onions and chop the fresh parsley. Add them to the salad bowl with the other vegetables.
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.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until the vegetables are well coated.
Sprinkle the toasted almond slices on top of the salad just before serving to maintain their crunch.
Serve immediately as a refreshing side or a light main dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1245 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 97.3 g | 125% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.4 g | 47% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1421 mg | 62% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 79.7 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.6 g | 88% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.8 g | ||
| Protein | 36.1 g | 72% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 490 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 10.7 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 2493 mg | 53% | |
*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.
