Wheat Free Cilantro-Lime Spinach & Strawberry Salad
Bright, juicy strawberries paired with tender baby spinach and a punchy cilantro-lime dressing — this salad is the kind of dish that makes you genuinely excited about eating your greens. The honey-cumin vinaigrette comes together in seconds with just a whisk and a bowl, and it hits every note: tangy, slightly sweet, earthy, and fresh. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of wheat, so there's no label-reading stress or ingredient swapping required — just whole, clean produce and pantry staples. Dry-roasted pepitas add a satisfying crunch that keeps each bite interesting, and sliced avocado takes the whole thing into seriously satisfying territory. The thinly sliced red onion and fresh cilantro leaves give it a little edge that elevates it well beyond a basic side salad. It comes together fast, looks stunning on the table, and works just as well as a light lunch as it does alongside grilled chicken or fish for dinner.
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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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