Xanthan Gum Free Cilantro-Lime Spinach & Strawberry Salad
Bright, juicy strawberries and tender baby spinach are a combination that never gets old, and the fresh cilantro and thinly sliced red onion take it somewhere genuinely exciting. The lime dressing is the real star here — just olive oil, fresh lime juice, honey, and a touch of cumin whisked together into something tangy, lightly sweet, and completely addictive. Many store-bought dressings rely on thickeners and stabilizers to get that silky consistency, but this one achieves it naturally through good olive oil and a proper whisk. Dry-roasted pepitas add a satisfying crunch, and if you fold in sliced avocado, you get a creamy richness that makes the whole bowl feel like a full meal. Everything comes together in minutes with zero cooking required, which makes it perfect for a quick lunch or a crowd-pleasing side at dinner. The ingredient list is short, whole, and completely straightforward — no hidden additives, no label-reading stress, just real food that tastes incredible.
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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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