Mushroom Free Cilantro-Lime Spinach & Strawberry Salad
Bright, fresh, and bursting with color, this spinach and strawberry salad is the kind of dish that makes people stop and stare before they even take a bite. Juicy sliced strawberries, tender baby spinach, and fragrant cilantro come together in a way that feels both unexpected and completely natural. The honey-lime dressing — whisked together with olive oil, cumin, and a squeeze of fresh citrus — ties every element into something vibrant and crave-worthy. Crunchy dry-roasted pepitas add a satisfying nuttiness on top, and if you're feeling indulgent, creamy avocado slices take it over the edge. Every single ingredient here is clean and plant-forward, so there's zero guesswork about hidden fungi or sneaky add-ins that can show up in store-bought dressings and salad kits. It comes together in minutes and works beautifully as a light lunch, a stunning starter, or a side that steals the show at any table.
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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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