Nightshade 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-forward dressing is bright and tangy, with a subtle warmth from ground cumin that ties everything together without overpowering the fresh vegetables. Avoiding nightshades can make salads tricky since tomatoes, peppers, and paprika show up almost everywhere, but every single ingredient here is naturally free of that entire plant family. Radishes add a satisfying peppery crunch, cilantro brings herby freshness, and the optional pumpkin seeds give you a little toasty bite if you want it. The dressing comes together in one small bowl with a quick whisk — no blender, no fuss — and the whole salad is assembled in just a few easy steps. It's the kind of recipe that looks impressive on the table but asks very little of you in the kitchen.
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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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