Soy Free Lime Broccoli Sprout Cups
These little lettuce cups are fresh, vibrant, and genuinely exciting to eat — the kind of thing that looks impressive on a platter but comes together with almost no effort. Crisp butter lettuce cradles a tangle of broccoli sprouts, cool julienned cucumber, and creamy avocado, all tied together with a zippy lime-ginger dressing that brightens every single bite. The dressing is whisked together from scratch using lime juice, olive oil, honey, and fresh ginger, so you know exactly what's going in — no bottled sauces, no hidden additives to second-guess. That matters a lot when you're navigating soy-free eating, since so many store-bought dressings and condiments sneak in soy-derived ingredients. Broccoli sprouts bring a peppery, nutrient-dense punch that makes this feel like more than just a salad, and the optional pumpkin seeds add a satisfying crunch on top. Serve these straight away for the best texture — the lettuce stays crisp and the avocado stays bright green. Whether you're putting them out as an appetizer or building a light lunch around them, they disappear fast.
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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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