Yeast Free Cilantro-Lime Swiss Chard and Apple Salad
Bright, zesty, and packed with texture, this leafy salad brings together tender Swiss chard ribbons, crisp apple slices, and golden toasted pumpkin seeds in a way that feels genuinely exciting. The cilantro-lime dressing is the real star — whisked together with fresh lime juice, cumin, raw honey, and an optional kick of jalapeño, it coats every leaf and apple slice with bold, herbaceous flavor. Toasting the pepitas in a dry skillet for just a couple of minutes adds a nutty crunch that takes the whole thing to another level. For anyone navigating a yeast-free lifestyle, salads like this are a natural win — every ingredient here is whole, fresh, and completely free of fermented or leavened components, so there's nothing to second-guess. The dressing relies on fresh citrus and raw honey rather than vinegar, which makes it a smart swap for those who need to avoid fermented acids without sacrificing brightness. It comes together in minutes and is best served right away while the chard still has its body and the seeds stay crisp.
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4 servings
For the salad
- 1 large bunch swiss chard (about 10 oz), stems removed, leaves thinly sliced into ribbons
- 1 large crisp apple (such as honeycrisp or granny smith), cored and thinly sliced
- ⅓ cup raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped
- 1 tsp raw honey
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely minced (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat a small dry skillet over medium heat. Add the pumpkin seeds and toast, stirring frequently, until they begin to pop and turn golden, about 2–3 minutes. Watch closely, as they can brown quickly. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, honey, cumin, salt, pepper, and jalapeño, if using, until the dressing is well combined and slightly emulsified.
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