Soy Free Romaine Avocado Lime Salad
Crisp romaine, creamy avocado, and cool cucumber come together in a salad that feels genuinely refreshing — the kind of thing you want to eat straight from the bowl before it even makes it to the table. The lime-cumin dressing is bright and tangy, built entirely from whole ingredients like fresh citrus, apple cider vinegar, and extra-virgin olive oil, so there's zero guesswork about what's actually in it. That matters more than people realize, because bottled dressings are one of the sneakiest places soy derivatives tend to hide — often listed as soybean oil or soy lecithin buried deep in the fine print. Here, every component is clean and straightforward. Thinly sliced radishes add a peppery crunch, cilantro brings a herby lift, and the optional pumpkin seeds give it just enough texture to feel like a complete dish rather than a simple side. The avocado goes on last so it stays beautifully intact, making the whole thing look as good as it tastes. It's the kind of salad that converts skeptics.
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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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