Macadamia Free Ginger Cucumber Spears
Cool, crisp, and loaded with bright flavor, these cucumber spears are a refreshing snack or side that comes together with almost no effort. Fresh ginger and lemon juice do the heavy lifting here, creating a zingy, aromatic coating that makes plain cucumber feel genuinely exciting. A touch of turmeric adds a warm golden hue and a subtle earthiness, while the optional cayenne brings just enough heat to keep things interesting. Everything gets tossed together and left to marinate for a short rest at room temperature, which lets the spears soak up all that bold, fragrant dressing before hitting the plate. It's naturally free from tree nuts of any kind — the ingredient list is clean, simple pantry staples with zero hidden surprises. Finish with a scatter of fresh cilantro or parsley and you've got a dish that looks as good as it tastes. Perfect alongside grilled proteins, tucked into a mezze spread, or honestly just eaten straight from the bowl.
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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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