Sesame Free Cilantro-Lime Spinach & Strawberry Salad
Bright, juicy strawberries meet tender baby spinach in a salad that feels like peak-summer in a bowl. The honey-lime dressing — built from fresh lime juice, olive oil, a touch of cumin, and a drizzle of honey — ties everything together with a citrusy zing that makes the whole thing sing. Thin-sliced red onion and fresh cilantro add a little sharpness and herby depth, while dry-roasted pepitas bring a satisfying crunch without any of the sesame concerns that can sneak into store-bought dressings or seed blends. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of sesame, so there's no label-scanning or substitution gymnastics required. If you want to take it over the top, creamy sliced avocado makes this feel like a full, restaurant-worthy plate. It comes together in minutes and is the kind of salad that actually disappears at the 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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