Beef Free Ginger Cucumber Spears
Cool, crisp, and electric with fresh ginger, these cucumber spears are the kind of snack or side dish that disappears fast. The dressing comes together in minutes — just grated ginger, bright lemon juice, olive oil, turmeric, and a pinch of sea salt whisked into something that punches well above its weight. A short rest at room temperature lets the spears soak up all that flavor, so every bite carries a warm, aromatic kick without any cooking required. The golden hue from the turmeric makes them look stunning on a plate, and a scatter of fresh cilantro or a hit of cayenne takes them somewhere even more interesting. This is the kind of plant-forward recipe that proves simple ingredients can be genuinely exciting — no meat, no fuss, just clean and vibrant flavors that work as an appetizer, a light side, or an afternoon snack straight from the bowl.
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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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