High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Cilantro-Lime Spinach & Strawberry Salad
Bright, juicy strawberries meet tender baby spinach, fresh cilantro, and creamy avocado in a salad that feels like peak-summer in a bowl. The dressing is where this recipe really shines — a quick whisk of olive oil, fresh lime juice, honey, and ground cumin creates something tangy, lightly sweet, and deeply flavorful without a single processed ingredient in sight. That matters more than you might think, because bottled dressings and store-bought vinaigrettes are some of the sneakiest places sweeteners like high fructose corn syrup tend to hide. Here, every component is whole and recognizable, so you know exactly what you're eating. The dry-roasted pepitas add a satisfying crunch and a little nutty depth that rounds out the bright citrus notes beautifully. It comes together in just a few minutes of prep and is the kind of dish that looks far more impressive than the effort required. Whether you're serving it as a light lunch or a colorful side at a dinner party, this salad is genuinely hard to resist.
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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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