Artificial Food Coloring Free Broccoli Sprout Salad with Lemon & Garlic
Bright, peppery broccoli sprouts meet cool cucumber and crisp radishes in a salad that feels genuinely refreshing rather than obligatory. The dressing is nothing more than good olive oil, fresh-squeezed lemon juice, and a single clove of garlic — real ingredients you can see and smell, with zero synthetic additives hiding in the mix. That matters more than it sounds, because bottled dressings and pre-made salad kits are some of the sneakiest sources of artificial dyes and colorings on grocery shelves. Here, every element is whole and recognizable, so you know exactly what you're eating. Letting the dressing rest for five minutes before tossing is a small step that pays off big, softening the raw garlic into something mellow and almost sweet against the citrus. A scatter of raw pumpkin seeds at the end adds a satisfying crunch and a little extra nutrition without complicating anything. It's the kind of clean, vibrant bowl that makes eating well feel effortless.
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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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