Low Iodine Cilantro-Lime Romaine & Chickpea Salad

Bright, zesty, and loaded with texture, this salad is the kind of meal that feels indulgent while checking every box for a low-iodine lifestyle. The cilantro-lime dressing is built entirely from fresh ingredients — lime juice, olive oil, garlic, honey, and chopped cilantro — so there's no reaching for bottled condiments that might hide iodized salt or unexpected additives. The chickpeas get roasted at high heat until genuinely crispy, seasoned with cumin, smoked paprika, and a measured amount of plain salt, making them a satisfying, protein-packed topper you can feel confident about. Creamy avocado, cool cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crisp romaine all come together in a bowl that looks like it took serious effort but comes together in under half an hour. Pumpkin seeds add a subtle crunch and round out the whole thing beautifully if you choose to include them. This is the kind of salad that converts skeptics — the sort of dish that disappears fast at the table and has everyone asking for the dressing recipe.

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