Almond Free Cilantro-Lime Spinach & Strawberry Salad
Bright, juicy strawberries paired with tender baby spinach and a zippy lime-honey dressing — this salad is the kind of thing that makes you genuinely excited to eat your greens. The fresh cilantro adds an herby punch, while the dry-roasted pepitas bring just enough crunch and nuttiness to make every bite interesting. A touch of ground cumin in the dressing is the quiet MVP here, giving the whole bowl a subtle warmth that ties the sweet and tangy flavors together beautifully. If you're adding the avocado, don't skip it — those creamy slices take the texture to another level. For anyone navigating tree nut allergies, this salad is a genuinely satisfying option since the crunch comes entirely from pepitas, which are pumpkin seeds and completely unrelated to almonds or other tree nuts. Everything comes together in minutes with just a quick whisk and a gentle toss, making it an easy win for a weeknight side or a light lunch.
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4 servings
For the salad
- 5 oz baby spinach
- 1 lb fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- ¼ cup red onion, very thinly sliced
- ⅓ cup fresh cilantro leaves
- ¼ cup dry-roasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
- 1 ripe avocado, pitted and sliced (optional)
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 1 tbsp honey
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, honey, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is smooth and fully combined.
- 2
Add the baby spinach, sliced strawberries, red onion, and cilantro leaves to a large salad bowl.
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