---
title: Crunchy Romaine Salad with Smoky Pepitas
servings: 4
course: salad
source:
  name: Rainbow Plant Life Global Flavors Meal Plan 1
  author: Nisha Vora
prep time: 5 minutes
diet: Vegan
nutrition:
  calories: 122 kcal
  fat: 7 g
  carbohydrates: 9 g
  sugar: 3 g
  protein: 7 g
  fiber: 5 g
  sodium: 233 mg
tags: [salad, crunchy, romaine, smoky, vegan, meal-prep]
---

Gather: @cherry or grape tomatoes{0.5}(dry pint | dry pints), @head romaine lettuce{1}(chopped), @Sea salt or kosher salt, @Freshly cracked black pepper, @./components/Cilantro Crema{4%tbsp}(from meal prep), @Freshly squeezed lime juice, @./components/Smoky Pepitas{4%tbsp}(from meal prep).

Slice the tomatoes in half (in quarters for large tomatoes).

Combine the chopped romaine and tomatoes in a large bowl. Add a few pinches of salt and pepper, and toss with your hands.

Drizzle on some Cilantro Crema, and toss to coat.

Squeeze a little fresh lime juice on top. Sprinkle with a handful of Smoky Pepitas before serving. Taste, adding salt or pepper or more lime juice as needed.

> Storage: This salad is best fresh; only make as much as you can eat.
> Nutrition boost: Replace the romaine with kale. To add more veggies and variety to your salad, add some diced red bell pepper, thinly sliced scallions, and/or sweet corn kernels. To make it more filling, top the salad with black beans, avocado, or vegan feta.