Citric Acid Free Ginger Cucumber Spears
Cool, crisp, and loaded with bright flavor, these cucumber spears are the kind of effortless snack or side dish that looks far more impressive than the effort required. Fresh ginger does the heavy lifting here, lending a warm, slightly spicy kick that pairs beautifully with the clean crunch of English cucumber. The dressing comes together in seconds — just a whisk of grated ginger, lemon juice, olive oil, sea salt, and turmeric — and a short rest at room temperature lets every spear soak up that golden, aromatic coating. Turmeric adds a gorgeous color and earthy depth, while the optional cayenne gives a gentle heat for anyone who likes a little extra edge. For people navigating citric acid sensitivities, this recipe is a genuine find because the tang comes entirely from freshly squeezed lemon juice rather than the processed citric acid additive commonly hidden in packaged dressings and seasonings. A scatter of fresh cilantro or parsley over the top makes it feel like something you'd order at a nice restaurant. Serve it immediately and watch it disappear.
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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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