Seed Oil Free Cilantro-Lime Spinach & Strawberry Salad
This vibrant salad is a celebration of fresh, bright flavors — sweet strawberries, tender baby spinach, fragrant cilantro, and creamy avocado all coming together in one stunning bowl. The dressing is where this recipe really shines: extra virgin olive oil and fresh lime juice form a clean, zesty base that lets every ingredient speak for itself. Avoiding industrially processed seed oils can feel tricky when it comes to salad dressings, since bottled versions almost always rely on canola, soybean, or sunflower oil as their foundation. Here, that's a non-issue — the olive oil does all the heavy lifting, and the result is noticeably lighter and more flavorful than anything from a store shelf. A touch of honey and ground cumin round out the dressing with just enough warmth and sweetness to balance the tartness of the lime. The dry-roasted pepitas add a satisfying crunch on top, making this feel like a complete, restaurant-worthy dish rather than a simple side. It comes together in minutes and is the kind of salad that actually makes people excited to eat their greens.
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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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