Xanthan Gum Free Turmeric-Ginger Arugula and Tomato Salad
Bright, peppery arugula meets golden turmeric dressing in a salad that looks stunning on the table and tastes even better than it looks. The dressing comes together in minutes — just olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, grated ginger, and a generous pinch of turmeric whisked into something silky and vibrant without a single additive or thickener in sight. That's the beauty here: everything binding and emulsifying this dressing is completely whole-food, so there's no need to reach for any stabilizer or gum-based ingredient. Crunchy walnuts, juicy cherry tomatoes, and cool cucumber slices round out the bowl with satisfying texture at every bite. The fresh ginger gives the dressing a gentle warmth that plays beautifully against the bitter greens and bright citrus. Toss it all together right before serving and the leaves stay perfectly coated without wilting. It's the kind of effortless, feel-good salad you'll want on repeat all week.
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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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