Honey 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 seconds — just a whisk of fresh ginger, lemon juice, olive oil, sea salt, and turmeric — so there's no cooking involved and no sweetener needed anywhere in the recipe. That makes it a genuinely easy win for anyone avoiding honey or other added sugars, since so many store-bought dressings and marinades sneak them in. A short 15-minute rest lets the spears soak up all that zingy, golden flavor without going soft. The optional cayenne adds a little heat if you want it, and a scatter of fresh cilantro or parsley gives the whole plate a pop of color. It's light enough to serve alongside almost anything, but bold enough to hold its own as a standalone snack.
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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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