Caffeine Free Cilantro-Lime Spinach & Strawberry Salad
Bright, fresh, and bursting with color, this salad is the kind of dish that makes you genuinely excited to eat your greens. Baby spinach gets layered with juicy sliced strawberries, paper-thin red onion, and fragrant cilantro leaves for a combination that's equal parts vibrant and satisfying. The dressing is a simple whisk-together of olive oil, fresh lime juice, honey, and ground cumin — no cooking required, just clean, zesty flavor that ties everything together beautifully. Dry-roasted pepitas add a welcome crunch, and if you're feeling indulgent, creamy avocado slices take it completely over the top. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of stimulants, so there's no label-scanning or ingredient second-guessing involved — just wholesome produce and pantry staples. It comes together in minutes and works equally well as a light lunch, a starter, or a stunning side at your next gathering. 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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