Peanut Free Turmeric-Ginger Arugula and Tomato Salad
This vibrant salad is a serious flavor moment — peppery arugula, juicy cherry tomatoes, cool cucumber, and crunchy walnuts all brought together by a golden turmeric-ginger dressing that tastes anything but ordinary. The dressing is whisked together from scratch using olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, and real grated ginger, so you know exactly what's going into it — no store-bought bottles with mystery additives to second-guess. Turmeric gives the whole bowl a warm, earthy depth while the lemon keeps things bright and fresh. Thinly sliced red onion adds a little bite, and the walnuts bring that satisfying crunch without any peanut cross-contact concerns. Everything comes together in just a few minutes with a quick toss, making it an effortless choice for a weeknight side or a light lunch. Tear in some flat-leaf parsley if you have it on hand — it adds a herby lift that really ties the whole salad together.
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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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