Almond Free Ginger Cucumber Spears
Cool, crisp, and punchy with bright lemon and warming ginger, these cucumber spears are the kind of snack or side dish that disappears fast. The dressing comes together in minutes — just a whisk of fresh ginger, lemon juice, olive oil, turmeric, and sea salt — and a short rest at room temperature lets the cucumbers soak up every bit of that bold, aromatic flavor. A pinch of cayenne and a scatter of fresh cilantro or parsley finish things off with just enough heat and color to make the plate look as good as it tastes. Because every ingredient here is whole and straightforward, there's no need to scan labels or worry about hidden nut-based oils sneaking into your food. It's naturally free of tree nuts without any substitutions or workarounds — just clean, simple produce doing all the heavy lifting. Serve these alongside grilled proteins, pile them onto a mezze spread, or enjoy them straight from the bowl as a refreshing afternoon bite.
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4 servings
- 2 large english cucumbers
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 lemon)
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro or flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Trim the ends from the cucumbers and cut each in half crosswise, then cut each half into 6–8 spears by halving lengthwise and cutting each half into thirds or quarters, depending on the cucumber's diameter.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the grated ginger, lemon juice, olive oil, sea salt, and turmeric until combined.
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