Chestnut Free Romaine Avocado Lime Salad
Crisp romaine, creamy avocado, and cool cucumber come together in a salad that feels genuinely refreshing — the kind of thing you want to eat on repeat all week. The lime-cumin dressing is bright and tangy, whisked together in minutes from pantry staples, and it coats every leaf without weighing anything down. Thinly sliced radishes add a peppery crunch, while fresh cilantro keeps the whole bowl tasting lively and vibrant. Tree nuts can sneak into pre-made dressings and packaged salad kits more often than you'd expect, so building this one from scratch with whole, simple ingredients is a genuinely smart move. Every component here is naturally free from that concern, so you can toss and serve with total confidence. The optional pumpkin seeds add a satisfying toasty finish if you want a little extra texture on top. It's the kind of salad that looks impressive on the table but comes together with almost no effort at all.
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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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