Paraben Free Turmeric-Ginger Arugula and Tomato Salad
Bright, peppery arugula meets juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and crunchy walnuts in a salad that feels both light and genuinely satisfying. The real star is the homemade dressing — a golden blend of extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, grated ginger, and turmeric that comes together in minutes and tastes far more complex than the short ingredient list suggests. Every component here is a whole, recognizable food, which matters a lot when you're trying to avoid the synthetic preservatives and additives that sneak into so many bottled dressings and packaged salad kits. Making the dressing from scratch means you control exactly what goes on your plate — no hidden extras, no label anxiety. The honey rounds out the citrus beautifully, and the black pepper gives the whole bowl a subtle warmth that plays off the natural bite of the arugula. Toss it together right before serving and the colors alone will have everyone reaching for a fork.
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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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