Tree Nut Free Romaine Avocado Lime Salad
Crisp romaine, cool cucumber, and creamy avocado come together in a salad that feels genuinely refreshing — the kind of thing you want to eat on a warm evening when you need something light but satisfying. The lime-cumin dressing is bright and tangy, built from fresh citrus and a splash of apple cider vinegar that gives it just enough edge to balance the richness of the avocado. Thinly sliced radishes add a peppery crunch, and the fresh cilantro ties everything together with an herby lift. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of tree nuts, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress — just straightforward, whole-food cooking. If you want a little extra texture, the optional pumpkin seeds are a smart finishing touch that keeps things safe and seed-based rather than nut-based. The dressing comes together in one small bowl with a quick whisk, and the whole salad is assembled in minutes. It's the kind of recipe that looks impressive on the table but asks almost nothing of you in the kitchen.
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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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