Rice 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 immediately after tossing it. The lime-cumin dressing is bright and tangy, built from fresh lime juice, apple cider vinegar, and olive oil, and it coats every leaf without weighing anything down. Radishes add a satisfying crunch and a pop of color, while the cilantro keeps things lively and aromatic. Avocado slices are layered on top so they stay intact and look beautiful right up until the moment you dig in. If you want a little extra texture, a scatter of pumpkin seeds finishes the whole thing off perfectly. This is naturally free of grains and starches — no fillers, no thickeners, just whole vegetables and a clean homemade dressing — so it works effortlessly for anyone avoiding rice or grain-based ingredients. It comes together in minutes and pairs well with just about anything, but honestly holds its own as a standalone lunch.
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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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