Macadamia Free Cilantro-Lime Spinach & Strawberry Salad
This vibrant salad is a celebration of fresh, bold flavors — sweet strawberries, bright cilantro, and creamy avocado all tumbling together over a bed of tender baby spinach. The honey-lime dressing ties everything together with a subtle warmth from ground cumin that makes it feel like so much more than a simple salad. Pepitas add a satisfying crunch and a boost of plant-based protein without any of the tree nut concerns that can make salad toppings tricky to navigate. Every ingredient here is naturally free from macadamia nuts, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out — just toss and go. The thinly sliced red onion gives a gentle bite that balances the sweetness of the strawberries beautifully, and the optional avocado makes it feel genuinely filling. It comes together in minutes and is the kind of dish that looks impressive enough to bring to a gathering but is honestly too good not to keep all to yourself.
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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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