Dairy 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 refreshing and surprisingly satisfying. The zesty lime-and-honey dressing ties everything together with a bright, citrusy kick that keeps you going back for another forkful. Crunchy dry-roasted pepitas add a nutty depth, and if you throw in the optional avocado, you get that creamy richness that makes the whole bowl feel indulgent without any heaviness. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of dairy, so there's no need to swap anything out or second-guess a label — it just works as written. The dressing is a simple whisk of olive oil, fresh lime juice, honey, and cumin, which means no store-bought bottles with hidden dairy derivatives to worry about. It comes together in minutes and is best served right away while the pepitas are still crisp and the avocado is fresh. Whether you're bringing it to a summer gathering or just building a better weekday lunch, this one delivers big flavor with zero compromise.
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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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