Walnut Free Ginger Cucumber Spears
Cool, crisp, and punchy with bright lemon and warming ginger, these cucumber spears are the kind of effortless side dish that somehow tastes like you put in way more effort than you did. The fresh ginger gets whisked together with lemon juice, olive oil, sea salt, and turmeric into a quick marinade that clings beautifully to every spear. A short 15-minute rest at room temperature is all it takes for the flavors to bloom and the ginger aroma to really come alive. A pinch of cayenne and a handful of fresh cilantro or parsley finish things off with just the right amount of heat and color. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress — just clean, whole-food cooking from start to finish. Serve these alongside grilled proteins, pile them onto a mezze spread, or snack on them straight from the plate.
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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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