Ginger Free Cilantro-Lime Spinach & Strawberry Salad
This vibrant salad is a celebration of fresh, bold flavors — sweet strawberries, creamy avocado, and bright cilantro piled over a bed of tender baby spinach. The lime-honey dressing ties everything together with a tangy-sweet punch that makes every forkful feel lively and satisfying. Many dressings and spice blends sneak in ginger as a background note, but this one builds all its complexity from cumin, fresh lime juice, and a touch of honey — no ginger required at any step. The dry-roasted pepitas add a satisfying crunch that makes this feel like a complete dish rather than a simple side. It comes together in minutes with just a whisk and a large bowl, so it's genuinely weeknight-friendly without sacrificing any of the wow factor. Serve it immediately after tossing so the spinach stays crisp and the avocado stays gorgeous.
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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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