Celery Free Turmeric-Ginger Arugula and Tomato Salad
Bright, peppery arugula meets juicy cherry tomatoes, cool cucumber, and crunchy walnuts in a salad that feels genuinely exciting rather than like an afterthought. The real star is the golden dressing — a zippy blend of fresh lemon juice, grated ginger, and ground turmeric that brings warmth and a gorgeous color to every leaf. Celery has a sneaky way of showing up in pre-made dressings and salad kits, but everything here is built from scratch with whole, straightforward ingredients, so there's nothing hidden to worry about. The honey rounds out the heat from the ginger and the bite of the arugula, making the whole bowl feel balanced rather than sharp. A handful of raw walnuts adds satisfying texture and richness without weighing things down. Toss it together right before serving and the dressing clings beautifully to the greens — this one is as good-looking on the table as it is to eat.
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4 servings
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tsp honey
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp salt
For the salad
- 5 oz baby arugula
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup english cucumber, thinly sliced
- ⅓ cup raw walnuts, roughly chopped
- ¼ cup red onion, very thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly torn (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, turmeric, grated ginger, honey, black pepper, and salt until the dressing is smooth and evenly combined.
- 2
In a large salad bowl, combine the arugula, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, walnuts, red onion, and parsley, if using.
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