Paleo Romaine Avocado Lime Salad

Total time15 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time0 min

4.7

(22)

Crisp romaine, creamy avocado, and cool cucumber come together in a salad that feels genuinely refreshing — the kind of bowl you actually want to eat rather than feel obligated to. The lime-cumin dressing is bright and punchy, built entirely from whole-food ingredients like fresh lime juice, apple cider vinegar, and extra-virgin olive oil, so there's nothing sneaky hiding in the bottle. Thinly sliced radishes add a satisfying crunch and a little peppery bite, while fresh cilantro ties everything together with an herby lift. Avocado does the heavy lifting here in place of any cheese or creamy dairy dressing, giving you that rich, satisfying texture that makes a salad feel like an actual meal. A scatter of pumpkin seeds on top adds even more substance and a subtle nuttiness if you want it. Everything gets tossed and served immediately, so the romaine stays crisp and the avocado stays gorgeous. It's the kind of recipe that proves eating clean doesn't have to mean eating boring.

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Ingredients

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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