Rice Free Ginger Cucumber Spears

Total time25 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time0 min

4.7

(24)

Cool, crisp, and punchy with bright citrus and warm spice, these cucumber spears are the kind of effortless side dish that somehow tastes like you put in way more effort than you did. Fresh ginger does the heavy lifting here — grated fine and whisked into a quick lemon and olive oil dressing, it soaks into the cucumber during a short rest and turns something simple into something genuinely craveable. The ground turmeric adds a gorgeous golden hue and a subtle earthiness, while a pinch of cayenne brings just enough heat to keep things interesting. Since every ingredient is naturally grain-free and built around fresh produce, there's zero need to scan labels or worry about hidden fillers sneaking into your plate. A scatter of fresh cilantro or parsley at the end lifts the whole thing with a herby finish that makes it feel almost restaurant-worthy. Serve it alongside grilled proteins, tuck it next to a mezze spread, or just eat it straight from the bowl — it holds up beautifully either way.

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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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