Red Meat Allergy Friendly Cilantro-Lime Arugula and Roasted Beet Salad

Earthy roasted beets, creamy avocado, and peppery baby arugula come together in a salad that feels genuinely restaurant-worthy without much effort at all. The cilantro-lime dressing — bright with fresh lime juice, a touch of honey, and warm cumin — ties every element together in a way that's bold but totally balanced. Crunchy dry-roasted pepitas add a satisfying bite and a solid hit of plant-based protein, making this feel like a real meal rather than a side dish afterthought. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from red meat, so there's no label-checking anxiety or worrying about hidden animal proteins sneaking into your bowl. Roasting the beets low and slow in foil is the move — it concentrates their sweetness and makes the skins slip right off, no fuss required. This is the kind of salad that converts skeptics, especially once that cumin-spiked dressing hits the peppery greens.

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