Turkey Free Ginger Cucumber Spears
Cool, crisp, and punchy with bright lemon and warming ginger, these cucumber spears are the kind of effortless side that makes everything on the table feel more alive. The dressing comes together in one bowl — just grated ginger, fresh lemon juice, olive oil, sea salt, and a touch of turmeric — and a quick 15-minute rest lets the cucumbers soak up every bit of that bold, aromatic flavor. Turmeric gives the spears a gorgeous golden tint while the ginger builds a gentle heat that lingers in the best way. A pinch of cayenne and a handful of fresh cilantro or parsley on top take it from simple to seriously impressive. This is a completely plant-based, whole-ingredient dish with zero processed components, so there's nothing to second-guess about what's in it. It works beautifully as a starter, a light snack, or a refreshing counterpoint to richer mains — and since it's served at room temperature, it's as easy to bring to a gathering as it is to throw together on a weeknight.
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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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