Emulsifier 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 straight from the bowl before it even makes it to the table. The bright lime-forward dressing is the real star here, built entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients: fresh lime juice, apple cider vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, and a pinch of cumin. No bottled dressings, no mystery additives — just a quick whisk and you're done. That matters a lot when you're avoiding emulsifiers, since commercial dressings are one of the most common places those additives hide. Thinly sliced radishes add a peppery crunch, cilantro keeps things lively, and a handful of pumpkin seeds (if you're using them) gives the whole thing a satisfying, nutty finish. The avocado goes on last so every slice stays intact and beautifully presented. It's the kind of salad that looks like you tried harder than you did, and tastes even better than it looks.
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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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