Low Iodine Turmeric-Ginger Arugula and Tomato Salad
Bright, peppery arugula meets juicy cherry tomatoes, cool cucumber, and crunchy walnuts in a salad that feels both refreshing and satisfying. The real star is the golden dressing — a quick whisk of olive oil, fresh lemon juice, turmeric, and grated ginger that brings warmth and a little zing to every bite. Eating low-iodine can feel limiting when so many dressings and packaged salads rely on ingredients that are off the list, but this one is built entirely from whole, straightforward produce and pantry staples that fit comfortably within those guidelines. There's no dairy, no seafood, no iodized salt concerns hiding in a bottle — just clean, vibrant flavors you put together yourself. A touch of honey rounds out the dressing beautifully, and the optional torn parsley adds a fresh, herby finish if you have it on hand. Toss it together right before serving and the leaves stay perfectly crisp.
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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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