Cashew Free Lime Broccoli Sprout Cups
These little lettuce cups are as fresh and vibrant as it gets — crisp butter lettuce cradling a tangle of broccoli sprouts, cool cucumber, creamy avocado, and bright cilantro, all tied together with a zippy lime and ginger dressing. The dressing itself is a simple whisk of fresh lime juice, olive oil, raw honey, and sea salt, and it does an incredible job of making every bite feel alive and balanced. Tree-nut-free eating can sometimes mean navigating sneaky additions in dressings or toppings, but every single component here is straightforward and clean — no hidden pastes, no blended nut bases, just real whole ingredients. The optional pumpkin seeds add a satisfying crunch and a little extra nutrition without any of the worry. This is the kind of recipe that looks stunning on a platter but comes together in minutes, making it perfect for a light lunch, a starter at a dinner party, or an easy weeknight side. Serve immediately so the lettuce stays crisp and the avocado stays gorgeous.
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4 servings
For the cups
- 1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated
For the filling
- 2 cups broccoli sprouts
- 1 medium cucumber, peeled and julienned or coarsely grated
- 1 ripe avocado, pitted and thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tsp raw honey
- ¼ tsp sea salt
For serving
- 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Select 8 large, cup-shaped butter lettuce leaves and arrange them on a serving platter or board. Reserve any smaller inner leaves for another use.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, grated ginger, honey, and sea salt until the dressing is smooth and emulsified.
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