Gelatin Free Cilantro-Lime Arugula and Roasted Beet Salad

Earthy roasted beets, creamy avocado, and peppery baby arugula come together in a salad that looks stunning on a platter and tastes even better than it looks. The cilantro-lime dressing is whisked together from scratch — fresh lime juice, chopped cilantro, a touch of honey, and ground cumin — so every drop is clean and bright with zero mystery ingredients. That matters more than you might think, since plenty of store-bought dressings and even some packaged salad kits sneak in gelatin-based stabilizers or thickeners that have no business being in a vinaigrette. Here, the emulsification comes entirely from the olive oil and lime juice, keeping things completely plant-based and fuss-free. Dry-roasted pepitas add a satisfying crunch on top, and the beets — foil-roasted until tender and then slipped out of their skins — bring a natural sweetness that balances the citrusy heat of the dressing beautifully. It's the kind of salad that works as a showstopper starter or a light meal all on its own.

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