Carrageenan 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 flavors really sink in. That golden turmeric tint makes them look stunning on a plate, especially finished with a scatter of fresh cilantro and a pinch of cayenne for heat. For anyone navigating ingredient labels on packaged dressings and dips, this recipe is a breath of fresh air — every single component is a whole, recognizable ingredient with no additives or thickeners to worry about. Carrageenan tends to sneak into store-bought sauces and dressings, so making your own coating from scratch like this is genuinely the easiest workaround. Serve these alongside grilled proteins, pile them onto a mezze board, or just grab a spear straight from the bowl — no judgment.
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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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