Yeast Free Cilantro-Lime Spinach & Strawberry Salad
Bright, fresh, and bursting with color, this salad is the kind of dish that makes people stop and stare before they even take a bite. Sweet sliced strawberries, tender baby spinach, and fragrant cilantro come together in a bowl that feels genuinely celebratory without requiring any real effort. The dressing is a simple whisk of olive oil, fresh lime juice, honey, and ground cumin — every ingredient is naturally free of yeast, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out. That matters more than it sounds, since vinegar-based dressings are often off the table, and this lime-forward version is a genuinely delicious workaround. Dry-roasted pepitas add a satisfying crunch, and if you fold in sliced avocado, the whole thing becomes creamy and substantial enough to stand on its own. It comes together in minutes and is best served right away, while the leaves are still crisp and the colors are at their most vivid.
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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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