Xanthan Gum 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 high with crisp cucumber and peppery radishes, all tossed in a zippy lemon-garlic dressing. The dressing comes together with just a whisk and a few pantry staples: olive oil, fresh lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper — nothing processed, nothing hidden. That simplicity is actually the whole point, because every ingredient here is naturally free of thickeners and stabilizers, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out. Letting the dressing rest for five minutes before tossing is a small step that makes a real difference, softening the raw garlic into something rounder and more mellow. A scatter of raw pumpkin seeds on top adds a satisfying little crunch and rounds out the textures beautifully. It's the kind of salad that works as a light lunch on its own or as a vibrant side next to 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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