Oats 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. A bright lime and cumin dressing ties everything together with just enough tang and warmth to make each forkful interesting. Thinly sliced radishes add a satisfying crunch and a pop of color, while fresh cilantro keeps the whole thing tasting lively and vibrant. The good news for anyone navigating grain sensitivities is that every single ingredient here is naturally free of oats — no swaps needed, no label-checking required. Pumpkin seeds are offered as an optional topper, and they bring a subtle nuttiness without introducing any grain-based risk. The dressing comes together in minutes with a simple whisk, and the whole salad assembles fast enough to work on a busy weeknight or as a crowd-pleasing side at a gathering. Serve it immediately after adding the avocado so everything stays fresh and the greens hold their crunch.
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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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