Barley Free 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 want to eat straight from the serving dish. The lime-cumin dressing is bright and a little tangy, with apple cider vinegar adding just enough edge to balance the richness of the avocado. Thinly sliced radishes bring a satisfying crunch and a pop of color, while fresh cilantro ties everything together with an herby lift. For anyone navigating grain sensitivities, this recipe is naturally free of barley and any grain-based fillers — every ingredient is whole and straightforward, so there's nothing hidden to worry about. The dressing comes together with a quick whisk, and the whole salad is assembled in minutes with no cooking required. A scatter of pumpkin seeds on top adds a nutty finish and a little extra texture if you want it. It's the kind of simple, vibrant dish that works as a light lunch, a starter, or a side that steals the show.

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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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