Sesame Free 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 requiring much effort at all. The beets are foil-roasted until tender and silky, then sliced into wedges that add gorgeous color and a natural sweetness to every bite. A bright cilantro-lime dressing — built from fresh lime juice, olive oil, honey, and a touch of cumin — ties everything together with a zesty, herby punch that keeps the whole bowl feeling light and lively. Crunchy dry-roasted pepitas finish it off with a satisfying nuttiness, and since every ingredient here is naturally free of sesame in any form, there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved. That matters more than it sounds, because tahini and sesame oil have a way of sneaking into dressings and toppings that seem perfectly innocent at first glance. This one is built entirely from whole, straightforward ingredients, so what you see is exactly what you get. It's the kind of salad that works as a stunning starter, a light lunch, or a side dish that quietly steals the show.

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