Pregnancy Friendly Turmeric-Ginger Spinach & Strawberry Salad
Bright, nourishing, and genuinely beautiful on the plate, this vibrant salad brings together baby spinach, juicy strawberries, crunchy almonds, and pumpkin seeds in a way that feels both indulgent and deeply wholesome. The golden dressing — built on extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, raw honey, turmeric, and grated ginger — ties every element together with a warm, subtly spiced flavor that's anything but boring. Spinach delivers a solid hit of folate and iron, two nutrients that matter enormously during pregnancy, while pumpkin seeds and almonds add healthy fats and a satisfying crunch. The black pepper in the dressing isn't just for seasoning — it actually helps your body absorb the turmeric more effectively, which is a smart little detail baked right into the recipe. Everything comes together in just a few minutes of whisking and tossing, making it an easy choice on days when energy is low but you still want something that feels genuinely good for you. Serve it immediately after dressing so the spinach stays perky and the strawberries hold their shape.
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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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