Carrageenan 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 zesty lime and cumin dressing is whisked together from scratch in seconds, which means you're completely in control of every ingredient that goes into it. That matters more than it sounds, because many bottled dressings and store-bought salads sneak in thickeners and stabilizers — including carrageenan — that have no business being in something this simple. Here, the dressing emulsifies naturally with olive oil, fresh lime juice, and a splash of apple cider vinegar, no additives needed. Thinly sliced radishes add a peppery crunch, cilantro brings brightness, and a handful of pumpkin seeds on top gives the whole thing a satisfying, nutty finish. It comes together fast, looks beautiful on the table, and every component is exactly what it says it is — just real, whole food.
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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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