Artificial Food Coloring Free Ginger Cucumber Spears
These crisp, golden-tinged spears are the kind of snack that looks impressive but comes together with almost no effort. Fresh ginger and lemon juice do the heavy lifting here, giving each bite a bright, zippy kick that pairs beautifully with the cool crunch of English cucumber. A touch of turmeric adds a warm, earthy depth and that gorgeous color — all from a spice jar, nothing artificial in sight. For anyone navigating dyes and synthetic additives, this is the kind of recipe that just makes sense: every ingredient is whole, recognizable, and clean. A short rest in the marinade lets the flavors really sink in, so by the time you plate them, the ginger aroma is absolutely irresistible. Finish with a pinch of cayenne and a handful of fresh herbs if you want a little extra heat and color, and you've got a side dish or appetizer that's as vibrant as anything you'd find at a restaurant.
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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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