Gut Friendly Cilantro-Lime Spinach & Strawberry Salad
Fresh, vibrant, and packed with ingredients that genuinely love your digestive system, this salad is the kind of bowl that makes healthy eating feel effortless. Baby spinach brings a tender base loaded with fiber, while ripe strawberries add natural sweetness and a dose of antioxidants that support a balanced gut. The honey-lime dressing is whisked together with olive oil, cumin, and fresh citrus — no processed additives, no hidden irritants, just clean and simple flavor. Cilantro and red onion layer in brightness and prebiotic benefits without overwhelming the palate. Dry-roasted pepitas give every bite a satisfying crunch along with plant-based protein and healthy fats, and the optional avocado makes the whole thing even more nourishing and creamy. Everything comes together in minutes, which means you're far less likely to reach for something that doesn't make you feel great. It's the kind of salad you'll actually crave again the next day.
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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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