Paraben Free Cilantro-Lime Spinach & Strawberry Salad
Fresh, vibrant, and built entirely from whole ingredients, this salad is the kind of bowl that makes you genuinely excited about eating your greens. Baby spinach gets layered with juicy sliced strawberries, paper-thin red onion, and bright cilantro leaves for a combination that's as beautiful as it is delicious. The dressing is a simple whisk of extra virgin olive oil, fresh lime juice, honey, and ground cumin — nothing processed, nothing synthetic, just clean pantry staples doing their best work. For anyone navigating paraben concerns, the real win here is that every single component is a recognizable whole food, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden preservatives sneaking into your meal. Dry-roasted pepitas add a satisfying crunch on top, and if you're feeling indulgent, creamy sliced avocado takes the whole thing to another level. Toss it together right before serving so the spinach stays perky and the strawberries hold their shape. It's the kind of effortless, feel-good salad you'll want on repeat all season long.
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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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