Alpha Gal Friendly Cilantro-Lime Spinach & Strawberry Salad
Bright, juicy strawberries meet tender baby spinach in a salad that feels like a celebration of fresh produce. The cilantro and thinly sliced red onion add a little edge, while the pepitas bring a satisfying crunch that makes every bite interesting. What really pulls it all together is the lime-honey dressing — just a quick whisk of olive oil, fresh lime juice, honey, and cumin — and suddenly you have something that tastes like it came from a restaurant. For anyone navigating alpha-gal syndrome, this recipe is a genuine win because every single ingredient is plant-based or derived from plants, with zero mammalian meat, dairy, or hidden animal byproducts to worry about. The optional avocado slices add a creamy richness that makes the salad feel even more substantial if you want to stretch it into a light meal. It comes together in minutes with no cooking required, which means less time stressing over the kitchen and more time actually enjoying what's on your plate.
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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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