Nitrate & Nitrite Free Cilantro-Lime Spinach & Strawberry Salad
This vibrant salad is a celebration of fresh, whole ingredients — sweet strawberries, tender baby spinach, bright cilantro, and creamy avocado all coming together in one stunning bowl. The zesty lime and honey dressing ties everything together with a subtle warmth from ground cumin, making each bite feel lively and satisfying. Because every single component here is a whole food with nothing cured, smoked, or processed, you can enjoy it without a second thought about hidden preservatives sneaking into your meal. Packaged salad dressings and pre-made toppings are common culprits for unwanted additives, so making the dressing from scratch with olive oil, fresh lime juice, and honey keeps things completely clean. The dry-roasted pepitas add a satisfying crunch and a boost of plant-based protein without any of the ingredient lists you'd find on processed snack foods. It comes together in just a few minutes of prep, making it an effortless choice for a light lunch or a colorful side dish that genuinely impresses.
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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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