Dairy 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. A quick toss in a bright dressing of lemon juice, olive oil, turmeric, and finely grated ginger transforms humble cucumber into something genuinely craveable. The golden hue from the turmeric makes them look stunning on a plate, and the optional pinch of cayenne adds just enough heat to keep things interesting. Everything here is naturally plant-based, so there's no need to swap a single ingredient or second-guess a label — it's dairy free without any effort at all. A short 15-minute rest lets the spears soak up all that zingy, aromatic flavor before you scatter fresh cilantro or parsley over the top and serve. Whether you're pulling these together as a light appetizer, a refreshing side for grilled mains, or an afternoon snack, they come together with almost no prep and zero cooking required.
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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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