Seed Oil Free Turmeric-Ginger Spinach & Strawberry Salad
Bright, fresh, and genuinely beautiful on the plate, this spinach and strawberry salad is the kind of dish that makes people stop and ask what's in it. The golden turmeric-ginger dressing is the real star — whisked together with extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and a touch of raw honey, it delivers warmth and zing without a drop of canola, soybean, or any other refined seed oil in sight. That matters more than most people realize, since bottled dressings are one of the sneakiest places those oils hide. Dry-roasted almonds and pumpkin seeds add satisfying crunch and richness, while the sliced strawberries keep every bite feeling light and a little unexpected. The black pepper isn't just seasoning either — it works with the turmeric to help your body absorb all that golden goodness. Everything comes together in minutes, and the layered tossing technique means the spinach gets evenly coated without turning soggy. It's the kind of salad that actually earns its place as a main event, not just a side thought.
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4 servings
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
See allPrivate Selection Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Bertolli Extra Virgin D'Italiia Olive Oil 16.9oz
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
FIELD DAY OLIVE OIL EXTRA VIRGIN
Olitalia 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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