Jul 14 2026
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Little Gem Salad Recipe

Inspired by Bardea Food & Drink
Time30m
Serves4

mixed lettuce, sunflower seed crumble, and ponzu vinaigrette dressing (on the side)*contains sesame

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Sunflower Seed Crumble

Ponzu Vinaigrette Dressing

Method

Salad Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Lettuce

    Rinse the Little Gem lettuce and mixed greens under cold water. Pat them dry with a paper towel or a salad spinner. Cut the Little Gem lettuce in half lengthwise.

  2. 2

    Assemble the Greens

    In a large salad bowl, combine the Little Gem lettuce halves and the mixed greens. Set aside while you prepare the sunflower seed crumble.

Sunflower Seed Crumble Preparation

  1. 3

    Blend the Crumble Ingredients

    In a food processor, add the raw sunflower seeds, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, salt, and olive oil. Pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Be careful not to over-process; you want some texture.

  2. 4

    Set Aside

    Transfer the sunflower seed crumble to a small bowl and set aside.

Ponzu Vinaigrette Preparation

  1. 5

    Mix the Dressing

    In a small bowl, whisk together the ponzu sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey (or maple syrup), and black pepper. Adjust the seasoning to taste.

Serving

  1. 6

    Plate the Salad

    To serve, place the salad mixture on plates or in bowls. Sprinkle the sunflower seed crumble generously over the top.

  2. 7

    Add Dressing

    Serve the ponzu vinaigrette on the side, allowing guests to dress their salads to their liking.

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