Coconut Free Romaine Avocado Lime Salad
Crisp romaine, creamy avocado, and cool cucumber come together in a salad that feels fresh and vibrant without requiring much effort at all. The zesty lime dressing — built from fresh citrus, a splash of apple cider vinegar, olive oil, and a hint of cumin — ties everything together with a bright, slightly smoky kick. Thinly sliced radishes add a satisfying crunch and a pop of color, while fresh cilantro lifts the whole bowl with herby fragrance. Avocado-based salads can sometimes rely on coconut-derived oils or creamy dressings that sneak in unexpected ingredients, but every component here is straightforward and easy to verify. The dressing comes together with a quick whisk, and the whole salad is assembled in minutes — no cooking required. Finishing with optional pumpkin seeds adds a subtle nuttiness and extra texture that makes this feel like a complete, restaurant-worthy plate. Serve it immediately after dressing so the romaine stays crisp and the avocado stays beautifully vibrant.
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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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