Oats Free Turmeric-Ginger Spinach & Strawberry Salad
Bright, bold, and built entirely from whole foods, this vibrant salad is the kind of dish that makes you feel good just looking at it. Baby spinach gets tossed in a golden turmeric-ginger dressing that's tangy from fresh lemon juice, lightly sweet from raw honey, and just warm enough from the black pepper to keep things interesting. Sliced strawberries bring a juicy pop of color and sweetness that plays beautifully against the earthy greens, while dry-roasted almonds and pumpkin seeds add satisfying crunch in every bite. The dressing comes together in about 30 seconds with a quick whisk, so there's almost no effort standing between you and something genuinely delicious. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from grains, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out — it just works as written. Thinly sliced red onion is optional, but if you're a fan of a little sharpness to balance the sweet and savory notes, don't skip it. This one is best served immediately while the leaves are fresh and the almonds still have their snap.
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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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