Alpha Gal Friendly Romaine Avocado Lime Salad
Crisp romaine, cool cucumber, and creamy avocado come together in a salad that feels genuinely refreshing — the kind of dish that earns a permanent spot in your weeknight rotation. The lime-cumin dressing is bright and punchy, built entirely from pantry staples and fresh citrus, with no hidden mammal-derived additives to worry about. For anyone navigating alpha-gal syndrome, packaged dressings and restaurant salads can be a minefield of unexpected animal-based ingredients, so making your own from scratch is a real relief. Every single component here is plant-based and straightforward, which means you can eat confidently without scanning a label twice. Thinly sliced radishes add a peppery crunch, while the optional pumpkin seeds bring a satisfying nuttiness that rounds out the textures beautifully. It comes together in just a few minutes of chopping and whisking, making it an easy go-to when you want something vibrant and safe without a lot of fuss.
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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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