Artificial Food Coloring Free Romaine Avocado Lime Salad
Every ingredient here is exactly what it looks like — crisp romaine, creamy avocado, cool cucumber, and a handful of radishes that add a satisfying peppery crunch. The dressing is a bright, zesty blend of fresh lime juice, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, and a pinch of cumin, all whisked together in seconds with nothing artificial in sight. For anyone navigating synthetic dyes and additives, bottled dressings and pre-made salad kits can be a minefield of unnecessary colorants hiding in plain sight — this one sidesteps all of that entirely. The colors on the plate come straight from nature: deep green leaves, pale jade cucumber, vivid pink radish slices, and rich golden-green avocado fanned across the top. A scatter of pumpkin seeds adds a subtle nuttiness and a little extra texture if you want it. It comes together fast, looks genuinely stunning on the table, and tastes like something you'd order at a restaurant that takes its produce seriously.
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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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