Lactose Free Cilantro-Lime Spinach & Strawberry Salad
Bright, fresh, and bursting with color, this salad is the kind of dish that makes people stop and ask what's in it. Sweet sliced strawberries, tender baby spinach, and fragrant cilantro come together in a way that feels both unexpected and completely natural. The zesty lime-honey dressing — built from olive oil, fresh lime juice, a touch of honey, and ground cumin — ties everything together with a citrusy kick that's light but seriously satisfying. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of dairy, so there's no swapping, substituting, or label-checking required. Crunchy dry-roasted pepitas add a nutty bite on top, and if you fold in sliced avocado, you get that creamy richness without a drop of anything that could cause digestive grief. It comes together in minutes and is best served right away while the greens are still crisp and the dressing is fresh. Whether you're building a weekday lunch or rounding out a summer spread, 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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