Sesame Free Lime Broccoli Sprout Cups
These bright, fresh lettuce cups are the kind of dish that looks like it came from a trendy café but comes together in minutes with zero cooking required. Crisp butter lettuce leaves cradle a vibrant tangle of broccoli sprouts, cool julienned cucumber, and creamy avocado, all tied together with a zingy lime and ginger dressing that genuinely makes you want to lick the bowl. The dressing is built entirely from olive oil, fresh lime juice, honey, ginger, and sea salt — no soy sauce, no tahini, no hidden pastes that can sneak sesame into an otherwise clean dish. That matters more than people realize, since so many Asian-inspired dressings and bottled vinaigrettes lean on sesame oil or tahini as a base. Here, the lime and ginger do all the heavy lifting, delivering that punchy, aromatic quality without any of the worry. A handful of pumpkin seeds on top adds a satisfying crunch if you want a little extra texture. Serve these 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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