Chicken Free Turmeric-Ginger Spinach & Strawberry Salad
Bright, fresh, and genuinely beautiful on the plate, this vibrant salad brings together baby spinach and juicy sliced strawberries in a way that feels both unexpected and completely natural. The real star is the golden dressing — a quick whisk of olive oil, lemon juice, honey, turmeric, and freshly grated ginger that delivers warmth and zing in every bite. A scattering of dry-roasted almonds and pumpkin seeds adds satisfying crunch and a little extra nutrition without weighing things down. The thin-sliced red onion is optional, but if you enjoy a subtle sharpness to balance the sweet strawberries, don't skip it. Everything comes together in minutes, making this an ideal choice when you want something that looks impressive but requires almost no effort. It's entirely plant-based and built from whole, recognizable ingredients, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden animal proteins sneaking in. Serve it immediately after that final gentle toss so the spinach stays perky and the colors stay stunning.
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4 servings
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp raw honey
- 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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