Gut Friendly Turmeric-Ginger Arugula and Tomato Salad
Peppery arugula meets juicy cherry tomatoes, cool cucumber, and crunchy walnuts in a bowl that feels as good as it tastes. The real star is the dressing — a bright, golden blend of fresh lemon juice, grated ginger, and ground turmeric whisked together with olive oil and a touch of honey. That combination isn't just delicious; turmeric and ginger are two of the most talked-about ingredients when it comes to supporting a happy, balanced gut. Raw walnuts add satisfying texture and healthy fats, while the thinly sliced red onion brings a gentle bite that rounds everything out. Everything stays raw and whole, so you're getting the full benefit of each ingredient without any processing or heavy cooking that can strip nutrients away. A handful of torn flat-leaf parsley stirred in at the end adds a fresh, herby lift that takes the whole thing over the top. It comes together in minutes and is the kind of salad you'll actually crave.
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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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