MSG Free Broccoli Sprout Salad with Lemon & Garlic
This bright, crunchy salad is exactly the kind of dish that makes you feel good from the first bite — fresh broccoli sprouts piled with cool cucumber and peppery radishes, all tossed in a zingy lemon-garlic dressing. The whole thing comes together with real, whole ingredients and absolutely nothing processed, which means you never have to second-guess what's actually in your bowl. Store-bought dressings and seasoning blends are notorious for sneaking in flavor enhancers, so making your own with just olive oil, fresh lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper is the cleanest possible move. Letting the dressing rest for a few minutes before tossing is a small but smart step — it gives the raw garlic time to mellow and blend into the oil so the flavor is rounded rather than sharp. The optional scatter of raw pumpkin seeds on top adds a satisfying little crunch without introducing any questionable additives. It's the kind of salad that works as a light lunch on its own or as a crisp, refreshing side alongside almost anything off the grill.
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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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