Gluten Free Ginger Cucumber Spears

Total time25 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time0 min

4.7

(24)

Cool, crisp, and punchy with bright lemon and warm ginger, these cucumber spears are the kind of snack or side dish that disappears fast. The dressing comes together in minutes — just a quick whisk of fresh ginger, lemon juice, olive oil, turmeric, and sea salt — and a short rest at room temperature lets the flavors really sink into the cucumber. That golden hit of turmeric gives the spears a gorgeous color and a subtle earthiness that makes them feel a little more special than your average veggie plate. A pinch of cayenne and a handful of fresh cilantro or parsley on top take it over the edge if you're in the mood for a little extra kick and freshness. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of gluten, so there's no label-checking or substitution stress involved — just clean, whole-food cooking at its simplest. These are great alongside grilled proteins, tucked into a mezze spread, or honestly just eaten straight from the bowl while you're waiting for the rest of dinner to come together.

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Ingredients

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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