Alpha Gal Friendly Broccoli Sprout Salad with Lemon & Garlic
This bright, crunchy salad is exactly the kind of dish that makes eating fresh feel genuinely exciting rather than like a chore. Peppery broccoli sprouts, cool cucumber, and crisp radishes come together in a bowl that looks as good as it tastes. The dressing is a simple whisk of extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and minced garlic — nothing processed, nothing hidden, just clean pantry staples you can trust completely. For anyone navigating alpha-gal syndrome, the challenge is often less about what a recipe calls for and more about what sneaks in through packaged sauces or mystery ingredients; here, every single component is straightforward and plant-based. Letting the dressing rest for five minutes before tossing is a small step that makes a real difference, softening the raw garlic into something mellow and almost sweet. A scatter of raw pumpkin seeds on top adds a satisfying little crunch if you want it. It comes together fast, serves beautifully, and is the kind of salad people actually go back for seconds of.
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4 servings
For the salad
- 4 cups broccoli sprouts
- 1 cup thinly sliced cucumber
- ¼ cup thinly sliced radishes
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 large lemon)
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced or pressed
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- ⅛ tsp black pepper
For serving
- 1 tsp raw pumpkin seeds (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is uniform and slightly emulsified.
- 2
Let the dressing sit for 5 minutes so the garlic mellows slightly into the lemon and oil.
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