Legume 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 like a reluctant health obligation. The dressing is a simple emulsion of good olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and raw garlic — nothing processed, nothing hidden, just clean pantry staples that come together in seconds. Letting the dressing rest for five minutes before tossing is a small but smart move, giving the garlic just enough time to mellow so it perfumes the whole bowl without overwhelming it. For anyone navigating a legume-free lifestyle, salads can be a minefield of hidden chickpeas, edamame, or bean-based dressings — this one sidesteps all of that entirely with ingredients that are straightforwardly safe. A scatter of raw pumpkin seeds on top adds a satisfying crunch and a little richness if you want it, though the salad holds its own without them. Serve it immediately after tossing so the sprouts stay lively and the radishes keep their snap.
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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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