Turkey Free Turmeric-Ginger Arugula and Tomato Salad
Bright, peppery arugula meets the warm, earthy punch of turmeric and fresh ginger in a salad that feels anything but ordinary. The golden dressing comes together in minutes — just a whisk of olive oil, lemon juice, honey, and spice — and it coats every leaf with a bold, slightly tangy flavor that keeps you going back for another forkful. Cherry tomatoes add a juicy pop of sweetness, cool cucumber slices bring crunch, and roughly chopped walnuts give the whole bowl a satisfying, nutty depth. A handful of torn flat-leaf parsley is optional but worth it if you have it on hand. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from poultry of any kind, so there's no label-reading stress or ingredient swapping required — just fresh produce and a pantry-friendly dressing. This is the kind of salad that works as a light lunch on its own or alongside virtually any main dish you're already planning to make.
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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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