Breastfeeding Friendly Cilantro-Lime Spinach & Strawberry Salad
Bright, fresh, and genuinely craveable, this salad brings together tender baby spinach, juicy strawberries, and a zesty lime-honey dressing that feels like a treat without any of the heaviness. The combination of iron-rich spinach, vitamin C-packed strawberries, and healthy fats from pepitas and optional avocado makes it a smart, nourishing choice when your body has extra nutritional demands. Cilantro and a cumin-kissed dressing give the whole bowl a vibrant, slightly unexpected flavor that keeps every bite interesting. The pepitas add a satisfying crunch and a solid hit of zinc and magnesium — nutrients that are easy to overlook but genuinely matter during the postpartum period. Everything comes together with a simple whisk-and-toss method, so you can get a wholesome, colorful meal on the table without spending much time on your feet. If you have a ripe avocado on hand, slice it on top — it makes the salad feel more substantial and adds even more of those good fats your body is working hard to use right now. This is the kind of recipe you'll want to keep in your back pocket for days when you need something nourishing, fast, and actually delicious.
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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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