Artificial Flavors Free Cilantro-Lime Spinach & Strawberry Salad
Bright, fresh, and bursting with color, this salad is the kind of bowl that makes people stop and ask what's in it. Sweet strawberries, tender baby spinach, and fragrant cilantro come together in a way that feels both unexpected and completely natural. The dressing is the real star — just olive oil, fresh lime juice, honey, cumin, salt, and pepper whisked together into something tangy, lightly sweet, and deeply satisfying. Because every single component is a whole, recognizable ingredient, you never have to squint at a label wondering what "natural flavoring" actually means. Dry-roasted pepitas add a satisfying crunch, and a few slices of ripe avocado make it feel genuinely substantial. It comes together in minutes and tastes like something you'd order at a restaurant that takes its produce seriously. Serve it immediately so the spinach stays crisp and the strawberries hold their shape.
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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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