Carrageenan Free Cilantro-Lime Spinach & Strawberry Salad
Bright, juicy strawberries meet tender baby spinach in a salad that feels like peak-season eating at its absolute best. The zesty lime-and-honey dressing ties everything together with a subtle warmth from ground cumin, making each bite feel fresh and a little unexpected. Cilantro adds an herby lift, while dry-roasted pepitas bring a satisfying crunch that keeps the whole bowl interesting from the first forkful to the last. If you go for the optional avocado, you get that creamy richness that makes the salad substantial enough to stand on its own as a light meal. Many store-bought dressings and packaged salad kits rely on thickeners and stabilizers that can be hard to spot on a label — this one is made entirely from scratch with whole, recognizable ingredients, so you know exactly what's going in the bowl. Every component here is naturally clean: fresh produce, olive oil, lime juice, honey, and a handful of spices. There's no guesswork, no label-scanning, and no compromise on flavor. It comes together in minutes and is best served right away while the greens are still crisp and the dressing is freshly whisked.
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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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