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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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Rinse the romaine lettuce hearts under cold water and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and transfer to a large salad bowl.
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.
In the same skillet, toast the sesame seeds for about 1-2 minutes until they are slightly golden. Remove from heat and set aside.
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.
Add the toasted almonds and sesame seeds to the bowl with the romaine lettuce.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently until the greens and toppings are well coated.
Serve immediately as a fresh and flavorful side dish or light main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1298 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 102.7 g | 132% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.8 g | 64% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1680 mg | 73% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 75.0 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.7 g | 124% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.2 g | ||
| Protein | 43.1 g | 86% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 875 mg | 67% | |
| Iron | 19.8 mg | 110% | |
| Potassium | 4153 mg | 88% | |
*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.
