BHA & BHT Free Romaine Avocado Lime Salad
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 tangy, made entirely from scratch with fresh citrus, apple cider vinegar, and extra-virgin olive oil, so there's no need to reach for a bottled dressing that might sneak in synthetic preservatives like BHA or BHT. Every single ingredient here is whole and recognizable, which makes this an easy win for anyone keeping a close eye on food additives. Thinly sliced radishes add a peppery crunch, fresh cilantro brings an herby lift, and the optional pumpkin seeds give the whole thing a satisfying, nutty finish. The dressing comes together in minutes with just a whisk and a bowl, and the salad itself is assembled in one large bowl — minimal effort, maximum payoff. Serve it immediately after adding the avocado so everything stays vibrant and the greens hold their texture.
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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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