Chestnut Free Cilantro-Lime Spinach & Strawberry Salad
This vibrant salad is a serious crowd-pleaser — sweet strawberries, tender baby spinach, and fresh cilantro come together in a way that feels both bright and satisfying. The honey-lime dressing with a hint of cumin ties everything together with a subtle warmth that keeps you going back for another forkful. Dry-roasted pepitas add a satisfying crunch, and if you fold in sliced avocado, the whole thing becomes creamy and rich enough to stand on its own as a light meal. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress — just straightforward, wholesome produce and pantry staples. It's the kind of salad that looks impressive on the table but comes together in minutes with nothing more than a whisk and a large bowl. Fresh, colorful, and genuinely delicious, this one earns a permanent spot in your warm-weather rotation.
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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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