Mustard Free Ginger Cucumber Spears
Cool, crisp, and punchy with fresh ginger and bright lemon, these cucumber spears are the kind of effortless side dish that disappears fast. The dressing comes together in one bowl — just grated ginger, lemon juice, olive oil, sea salt, and a touch of turmeric — and every single ingredient is naturally free from mustard in any form. That matters more than it sounds, because a surprising number of bottled dressings and spice blends sneak mustard seed or mustard flour in without much fanfare. Here, you control exactly what goes in, and the result is clean, vibrant flavor with zero guesswork. A short 15-minute rest lets the spears soak up all that gingery brightness before you even plate them. Finish with a pinch of cayenne and a handful of fresh cilantro or parsley if you want a little extra color and heat. It's the kind of recipe that works as a snack, a starter, or a refreshing counterpoint to anything rich and savory on the table.
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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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