Lactose Free Romaine Avocado Lime Salad
Crisp romaine, cool cucumber, and creamy avocado come together in a salad that feels genuinely refreshing — the kind of bowl you actually want to eat rather than feel obligated to. The zesty lime and cumin dressing ties everything together with a bright, slightly smoky kick that makes every forkful interesting. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of dairy, so there's no need to swap anything out or second-guess a label — it just works as written. Thinly sliced radishes add a satisfying peppery crunch, while the cilantro keeps things lively and fresh. The optional pumpkin seeds are worth adding if you have them on hand — they bring a subtle nuttiness and a little extra texture to the finished bowl. Whisk the dressing, toss, layer on the avocado, and you're done — simple enough for a weeknight but impressive enough to bring to a gathering.
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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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