Sesame Free 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 fresh and satisfying without a single heavy ingredient weighing it down. The lime-cumin dressing is bright and zesty, built entirely from pantry staples like olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and fresh citrus — no bottled dressings with hidden sesame oil or tahini to worry about. That's actually where a lot of salads and dressings quietly become a problem, so making your own here is both smarter and genuinely tastier. Thinly sliced radishes add a peppery crunch, fresh cilantro brings an herby lift, and the optional pumpkin seeds give you that satisfying toasty bite without any cross-contamination concerns. The avocado goes on last so every slice stays intact and gorgeous on top of the dressed greens. It comes together in just a few minutes of chopping and whisking, making it an easy go-to for weeknight dinners or a crowd-pleasing side at any gathering.

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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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