Oats 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. Sweet sliced strawberries, creamy avocado, and fragrant cilantro come together over a bed of baby spinach for a combination that feels both vibrant and satisfying. The zesty lime-honey dressing — whisked together with olive oil, cumin, and a pinch of salt — ties every element together with a citrusy kick that keeps you going back for more. Crunchy dry-roasted pepitas add a nutty, toasty finish that makes this feel like a complete, well-rounded plate rather than a simple side. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of oats and oat-derived additives, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved — just wholesome produce and pantry staples. It comes together in minutes with no cooking required, making it an ideal choice for a quick lunch, a dinner party starter, or a potluck showstopper. Serve it immediately after tossing so the spinach stays crisp and the dressing stays bright.
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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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