Fish Free Romaine Avocado Lime Salad
Crisp romaine, creamy avocado, and cool cucumber come together in a salad that feels fresh and satisfying without a single complicated step. The cumin-lime dressing is the real star here — bright, slightly smoky, and way more interesting than anything you'd pour from a bottle. Because every ingredient is whole and plant-based, there's zero concern about hidden seafood derivatives that sometimes sneak into store-bought dressings or pre-made salad kits. Radishes add a peppery crunch, cilantro brings a herby lift, and the optional pumpkin seeds give it just enough texture to feel like a complete dish rather than a simple side. You whisk the dressing, toss the greens, and fan the avocado slices on top — the whole thing comes together in one large bowl with minimal cleanup. Serve it immediately so the romaine stays crisp and the avocado stays 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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