Almond Free Romaine Avocado Lime Salad
Crisp romaine, creamy avocado, and paper-thin radishes come together in a salad that feels fresh, vibrant, and genuinely satisfying. The zesty lime and cumin dressing ties everything together with a bright, slightly smoky kick that makes every forkful interesting. Cucumber adds cool crunch, cilantro brings a herby lift, and the optional pumpkin seeds give a subtle toasty finish without any tree nut involvement whatsoever. Bottled dressings and pre-made salad kits can be surprisingly risky territory when you're avoiding almonds, since nut-based oils and toppings sneak in more often than you'd expect. Making the dressing yourself from scratch — just lime juice, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and a pinch of cumin — means you know exactly what's in every drop. The whole thing comes together in minutes and is best served right away while the avocado is still perfectly silky and the romaine holds its crunch.
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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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