Paraben 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 zesty lime and cumin dressing is whisked together from scratch using simple, whole ingredients, so you know exactly what's going into it. That matters more than people realize, because many bottled dressings and store-bought salad kits contain preservatives and synthetic additives that can be a real concern for anyone keeping their routine paraben-free. Here, everything is straightforward: fresh citrus, extra-virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and spices — nothing hidden, nothing processed. Thinly sliced radishes add a peppery crunch, cilantro brings brightness, and a handful of pumpkin seeds (if you choose to use them) gives the whole thing a satisfying, nutty finish. The avocado goes on last so it stays beautifully intact, making this as pretty to look at as it is to eat. It's the kind of clean, vibrant salad that proves eating carefully doesn't mean eating boringly.
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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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