Little Gem Salad

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This salad with Little Gem lettuce, radishes, and plenty of fresh herbs will be a hit at any party.

By
Kathryn Hendrix, RDN, LD
Kathryn Hendrix, RDN, LD
Kathryn Hendrix, RDN, LD
Kathryn Hendrix is a Registered Dietitian and Culinary School Graduate. She specializes in Whole Food Plant Based, Vegan, Gluten Free, and Nutrition. She has over 10 years culinary experience and has been cooking vegan her whole life.
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Published on August 7, 2024
Little Gem Salad garnished with radishes, red onions and sunflower seeds in a wooden bowl with wooden spoons
Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Servings:
16
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 16 servings

  • 3 heads Little Gem lettuce, torn (12 cups)

  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley and/or chives

  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh dill, tarragon, and/or mint

  • 1 1/3 cups purchased ranch dressing

  • 3/4 cup thinly sliced radishes

  • 1/3 cup Pickled Red Onions (see recipe below) or purchased pickled red onions

  • 1/4 cup salted dry-roasted sunflower kernels

  • 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper

Directions

  1. Put lettuce, parsley, and dill in a large bowl. Add 1/2 cup dressing; toss to coat. Top with radishes, pickled onions, sunflower kernels, and pepper. Serve with remaining dressing.

    Cook’s Note

    If you can’t find Little Gem lettuce, substitute 12 cups torn romaine (3 hearts) or Bibb lettuce (4 heads).

    Pickled Red Onions: Thinly slice 1 medium red onion (1 1/3 cups) and put slices in a pint-size canning jar. In a medium bowl, stir together 1/2 cup red wine vinegar, 1/4 cup water, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon black peppercorns (optional) until sugar is dissolved. Pour vinegar mixture over onions. Let stand, covered, at room temperature 1 1/2 hours. Drain. Makes 3/4 cup pickled onions. (Chill up to 2 weeks.)

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

106 Calories
10g Fat
3g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 106
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 2g 8%
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Sodium 382mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 3g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 1g 2%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 25mg 2%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 150mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.