Anti Inflammatory Turmeric-Ginger Spinach & Strawberry Salad
Few salads manage to be this vibrant, this nourishing, and this genuinely craveable all at once. Baby spinach gets tossed with juicy sliced strawberries, crunchy dry-roasted almonds, and pumpkin seeds, then finished with a golden dressing built from extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, raw honey, ground turmeric, and finely grated ginger. That dressing is the real star — the turmeric and black pepper work together (pepper is key for making turmeric's benefits count), and the bright citrus keeps everything tasting fresh rather than earthy. Every single ingredient here earns its place from an anti-inflammatory standpoint, from the polyphenol-rich spinach and strawberries to the healthy fats in the olive oil and almonds. It comes together in about five minutes of actual effort — just whisk, toss, and serve — which makes it an easy weeknight side or a light lunch that doesn't feel like a compromise. Serves four, so it's just as good for a casual dinner party as it is for meal-prepping individual portions for the week. Bright, satisfying, and genuinely good for you — this one earns a permanent spot in the rotation.
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4 servings
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp raw honey
Ingredient noteAdded sugar is limited on an anti-inflammatory diet. This recipe contains about 1.8 g of added sugar per serving, which is likely acceptable for many following the diet. If you prefer to always avoid honey, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ¼ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- ¼ tsp salt
For the salad
- 5 oz baby spinach
- 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- ¼ cup dry-roasted almonds, roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds
- 2 tbsp red onion, very thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, turmeric, grated ginger, black pepper, and salt until the dressing is smooth and uniform in color, about 30 seconds.
- 2
Add the baby spinach to a large salad bowl. Drizzle about two-thirds of the dressing over the spinach and toss until the leaves are lightly and evenly coated.
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