Yeast 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 dressing is where this one really shines: fresh lime juice, a touch of apple cider vinegar, olive oil, and ground cumin whisk into something bright and zesty without relying on any fermented or yeast-derived ingredients. That matters more than you might think, because many store-bought dressings sneak in hidden additives that can be a problem when you're avoiding yeast. Here, every component is clean and straightforward, so you know exactly what you're eating. Thinly sliced radishes add a peppery crunch, cilantro brings a herby lift, and the optional pumpkin seeds give the whole thing a satisfying, nutty finish. The avocado goes on last so it stays perfectly intact — creamy slices draped over the dressed greens rather than getting mashed into the mix. It's an easy, no-fuss recipe that looks impressive and tastes even better.
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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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