Citric Acid Free Turmeric-Ginger Arugula and Tomato Salad
Fresh lemon juice steps in as the acid here, doing the heavy lifting that processed citric acid additives typically handle in packaged dressings — so you get that bright, tangy lift without any of the synthetic stuff. The result is a vibrant, peppery salad that feels genuinely alive on the plate. Baby arugula brings a bold, slightly bitter backbone that pairs beautifully with sweet cherry tomatoes and cool cucumber slices, while the turmeric and freshly grated ginger give the dressing a warm, golden depth that's hard to stop eating. Crunchy raw walnuts add richness and texture, and a handful of torn flat-leaf parsley keeps everything feeling light and herbaceous. The whole thing comes together in minutes with just a whisk and a toss, making it an easy go-to when you want something nourishing that doesn't require label-checking every bottle in the pantry. It's the kind of salad that actually satisfies.
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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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