Alpha Gal Friendly Ginger Cucumber Spears
Cool, crisp, and punchy with brightness, these cucumber spears are the kind of snack or side dish that disappears fast. Fresh ginger and lemon juice do the heavy lifting here, creating a zingy marinade that soaks into every spear during a quick 15-minute rest. A touch of turmeric adds warmth and a gorgeous golden hue, while a pinch of cayenne gives you the option to dial up the heat. For anyone navigating alpha-gal syndrome, this recipe is a natural fit — every single ingredient is plant-based and free from mammalian products, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden animal derivatives. It comes together in one bowl with nothing more than a whisk and a knife, making it as low-effort as it is satisfying. Finish with fresh cilantro or parsley and you've got a dish that looks like it belongs on a restaurant mezze platter.
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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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