MSG Free Turmeric-Ginger Spinach & Strawberry Salad
Bright, fresh, and genuinely beautiful on the plate, this vibrant salad brings together baby spinach, juicy sliced strawberries, crunchy almonds, and pumpkin seeds in a way that feels both effortless and a little special. The real star is the golden dressing — a quick whisk of olive oil, fresh lemon juice, raw honey, ground turmeric, and freshly grated ginger that comes together in about thirty seconds flat. Every single ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, so you never have to second-guess a label or worry about flavor enhancers sneaking into your bowl. That matters more than people realize with salad dressings, where bottled versions often rely on additives to punch up the taste — this one gets all its depth from real spice and citrus. The turmeric and ginger don't just add warmth and a gorgeous amber hue; they make the dressing taste complex and layered without any shortcuts. Toss it together, scatter on the toppings, and serve immediately so the spinach stays crisp and the strawberries hold their shape. It's the kind of salad that converts people who claim they don't like salad.
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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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