Nutmeg 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 on a warm afternoon or alongside something spicy off the grill. The lime-cumin dressing is bright and tangy, whisked together in minutes with pantry staples that let the fresh produce do the heavy lifting. Thinly sliced radishes add a peppery crunch, and a handful of cilantro ties everything together with a little herby lift. The good news for anyone avoiding warming spices is that this recipe is completely built around zesty citrus and earthy cumin — no hidden spice blends, no pre-made dressings with mystery seasonings, just clean, straightforward ingredients you can see and control. Fanning the avocado slices over the top right before serving keeps them looking gorgeous and prevents browning. A scatter of pumpkin seeds at the end adds optional nuttiness and texture without changing the flavor profile. It's the kind of salad that disappears fast, so you might want to double it.
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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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