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A blue bowl filled with a little gem salad, featuring fresh romaine lettuce, sliced shallots, parsley, dill, and a sprinkle of black sesame seeds. The salad is beautifully garnished with herbs and lightly drizzled with dressing.
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Little Gem Salad with Herbs, Maple, Lime and Sesame

Fresh, crisp, and zesty — Little Gem Salad with Herbs, Maple, Lime, and Sesame is the perfect companion for any meal.
Course Salad
Cuisine Asian, Middle Eastern
Keyword herbs, lettuce, limes, maple syrup, salad, sesame seeds
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 143kcal
Author Ksenia Prints

Ingredients

For Quick-Pickled Shallots

  • 1 shallot thinly sliced into rounds
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

For the Dressing

  • 4 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 ½ tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon toasted sesame oil

For the Salad

  • 4 little gem lettuce washed and separated into leaves
  • ½ cup mixed fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, dill, mint)
  • 1 jalapeno or green chili slices
  • ¼ cup microgreens or sprouts
  • 1 scallion sliced
  • 2 teaspoon mixed black and white sesame seeds toasted

Instructions

  • Combine the pickled shallots, lemon juice, sugar, and season with salt in a small bowl. Let them macerate for 30 minutes.
  • To make the dressing, whisk together the dressing ingredients until fully combined and smooth. This simple step highlights how homemade salad dressings can bring life to simple fresh greens.
  • Make sure to wash your greens and pat dry (you may use a salad spinner if you have one). Arrange the vibrant green leaves on a platter or a large bowl of your choice, let your creativity flow.
  • Drizzle the dressing over the salad, reserving the remaining dressing to serve on the side or to adjust flavors to taste. Top with pickled shallots and green onions, sprinkle the sesame seeds and serve with lime wedges.

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Nutrition

Calories: 143kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 442mg | Potassium: 94mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 667IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg