Low Sugar Romaine Avocado Lime Salad

Total time15 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time0 min

4.7

(22)

Crisp romaine, creamy avocado, and cool cucumber come together in a salad that feels genuinely refreshing — the kind of bowl you actually want to eat rather than feel obligated to. The dressing is where this one really shines: fresh lime juice, a splash of apple cider vinegar, olive oil, and a pinch of cumin create a bright, tangy vinaigrette with zero sweeteners added. That matters more than it sounds, because plenty of bottled dressings sneak in cane sugar, honey, or fruit concentrates even when the label looks clean. Here, every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify. Thinly sliced radishes add a peppery crunch, cilantro brings herby freshness, and the optional pumpkin seeds give the whole thing a satisfying, nutty finish. The avocado goes on last so the slices stay intact and gorgeous rather than getting mashed into the mix. It comes together in minutes and is the kind of salad that disappears fast.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the salad

1 large head romaine lettuce, chopped into 1-inch pieces
2 ripe avocados, pitted, peeled, and sliced
1 english cucumber, halved lengthwise and sliced into half-moons
6 radishes, thinly sliced
¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
2 tbsp pumpkin seeds (optional)

For the dressing

3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
½ tsp ground cumin
¼ tsp salt, or to taste
¼ tsp black pepper, or to taste

Instructions

1
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, cumin, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is emulsified and uniform.
2
Add the chopped romaine, cucumber, radishes, and cilantro to a large salad bowl and toss to combine.

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