Gelatin 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 lime-cumin dressing is bright and tangy, whisked together in minutes from pantry staples with no hidden additives to worry about. Many store-bought dressings and packaged salad kits sneak in unexpected thickeners or stabilizers, so making your own from scratch here is a real win. Every single ingredient in this recipe is naturally free from animal-derived gelling agents, which means you can serve it with total confidence. Thinly sliced radishes add a peppery crunch, fresh cilantro brings an herby lift, and a handful of pumpkin seeds on top gives the whole thing a satisfying finish. It comes together fast, looks beautiful on the table, and works just as well as a light lunch as it does alongside a bigger spread.
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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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