High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Ginger Cucumber Spears
Cool, crisp, and alive with bold flavor, these cucumber spears are the kind of snack or side dish that feels effortlessly fresh. Grated ginger, bright lemon juice, and a whisper of turmeric come together in a quick marinade that transforms simple cucumber into something genuinely craveable. Every ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, which means you can skip the label-reading anxiety that comes with store-bought dressings and packaged snacks loaded with sweeteners you didn't ask for. The spears get a short rest in the bowl to soak up all that zingy, golden dressing, and the payoff is a deeply aromatic bite with just the right amount of heat if you go for the cayenne. A scatter of fresh cilantro or parsley at the end adds a pop of color and herbal brightness that makes the plate look as good as it tastes. This is the kind of recipe that proves clean eating doesn't have to be boring — it just has to be smart about its ingredients.
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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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