Fresh Vegetable Salad with Lemon and Sesame Seeds
A crisp, bright salad of lettuce, tomato, and cucumber tossed with a simple lemon dressing and sprinkled with sesame seeds. Perfect for a quick weeknight side.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 110
- Protein
- 2g
Ingredients
- 4 cups lettuce
- 1 large tomato
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 whole lemon
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- ½ tsp mustard seeds
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- 1
Wash and dry the 4 cups lettuce, then tear into bite-sized pieces. Place in a large salad bowl.
- 2
Cut the 1 large tomato into wedges and the 1 medium cucumber into half-moons. Add to the bowl with the lettuce.
- 3
In a small dry skillet over medium heat, toast the 1 tbsp sesame seeds and 0.5 tsp mustard seeds until fragrant and the sesame seeds are lightly golden, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- 4
Juice the 1 lemon into a small bowl. Whisk in the 2 tbsp olive oil and 0.5 tsp salt until combined.
- 5
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the vegetables.
- 6
Sprinkle the toasted seeds over the top and serve immediately.
- 7
For extra flavor, add a pinch of black pepper or a drizzle of honey to the dressing if you like.
Tools you’ll need
- Large salad bowl
- Small skillet
- Small bowl
- Whisk
- Knife
- Cutting board
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