Artificial Flavors Free Romaine Avocado Lime Salad
Crisp romaine, creamy avocado, and paper-thin radishes come together in a salad that feels fresh and vibrant without a single shortcut. The dressing is built entirely from scratch — fresh lime juice, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, and a pinch of cumin — so you know exactly what's going into every bite. Store-bought dressings are one of the sneakiest places artificial flavors hide, often buried deep in an ingredient list under vague terms, but this one sidesteps all of that with real, whole ingredients. The cumin adds a subtle warmth that ties the citrusy tang to the richness of the avocado in a way that feels almost effortless. Cilantro brightens the whole bowl, and if you toss on the pumpkin seeds, you get a satisfying crunch that makes this feel like a complete dish rather than a simple side. Serve it immediately after dressing so the romaine stays crisp and the avocado holds its gorgeous color.
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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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