Gut Friendly Turmeric-Ginger Spinach & Strawberry Salad
Fresh strawberries and baby spinach are already a classic pairing, but the real magic here is the golden dressing — a bright blend of lemon juice, raw honey, ground turmeric, and freshly grated ginger that ties everything together with warmth and a little zing. Turmeric and ginger are both well-regarded for their role in supporting a calm, happy gut, and black pepper is included in the dressing to help your body make the most of the turmeric. The olive oil base keeps things smooth and helps your body absorb all those fat-soluble compounds from the greens and spices. Crunchy dry-roasted almonds and pumpkin seeds add satisfying texture while also contributing fiber and healthy fats that your digestive system genuinely appreciates. Everything comes together in just a few minutes — whisk, toss, scatter, and serve — so there's no reason to reach for a bottled dressing loaded with additives you can't pronounce. It's the kind of salad that feels light and refreshing but still substantial enough to hold you over, and the vibrant colors make it just as appealing to look at as it is to eat.
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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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