Description
This Lemon Parmesan Sesame Salad is a refreshing mix of torn ciabatta bread, mixed salad greens, fresh herbs, grated parmesan cheese, toasted sesame seeds, and creamy avocado, all tossed in a zesty lemon sesame vinaigrette.
Ingredients
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Salad
- 2 cups torn ciabatta bread
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup mixed fresh herbs: basil, dill, thyme
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
- 1 – 2 avocados, cubed or sliced
Lemon Sesame vinaigrette
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons champagne vinegar
- 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper
- chili flakes
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad: Toss torn ciabatta bread with grated garlic and olive oil, then bake until crispy. In a large bowl, combine the bread, salad greens, herbs, parmesan, sesame seeds, and avocado.
- Make the Vinaigrette: Whisk together olive oil, sesame oil, lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, honey, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and chili flakes.
- Assemble: Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss to combine. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- This salad can be customized with additional protein like grilled chicken or shrimp.
- Feel free to add more herbs or vegetables to suit your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg