BHA & BHT Free Broccoli Sprout Salad with Lemon & Garlic
Broccoli sprouts have a peppery, slightly grassy bite that pairs beautifully with bright citrus, and this salad leans right into that combination. The dressing is nothing more than extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper — every single ingredient is whole and unprocessed, which is exactly what makes this dish a natural fit for anyone avoiding synthetic preservatives. Packaged dressings and bottled condiments are some of the sneakiest sources of BHA and BHT, so making your own from scratch here is both easy and genuinely reassuring. Thinly sliced cucumber adds cool crunch while the radishes bring a little sharpness that plays off the lemon beautifully. Letting the dressing rest for five minutes before tossing is a small step that makes a real difference — the garlic softens and the flavors knit together into something that tastes far more complex than the ingredient list suggests. A scatter of raw pumpkin seeds on top adds a satisfying nuttiness and a bit of texture to finish. It's the kind of salad that feels light and energizing but still has enough going on to hold your attention all the way to the last forkful.
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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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