Barley Free Cilantro-Lime Spinach & Strawberry Salad
This vibrant salad is a celebration of fresh, bold flavors — sweet strawberries, bright cilantro, creamy avocado, and tender baby spinach all come together in one stunning bowl. The lime-honey dressing ties everything together with a citrusy tang and a subtle warmth from ground cumin that makes it feel anything but ordinary. Every ingredient here is naturally free from barley and any grain-based fillers, so there's no label-scanning required — just whole, clean produce and pantry staples you can trust. The dry-roasted pepitas add a satisfying crunch and a boost of plant-based protein without any of the grain-based additives that can sneak into other toppings. Thinly sliced red onion gives the whole thing a gentle bite that balances the sweetness of the strawberries beautifully. It comes together in minutes and is the kind of dish that looks far more impressive than the effort it takes to make. Whether you're serving it as a light lunch or a colorful side at dinner, this salad is guaranteed to disappear fast.
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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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