Hazelnut Free Ginger-Lime Quick-Pickled Vegetable Medley
Bright, tangy, and loaded with crunch, this quick-pickled medley brings together daikon, carrot, cucumber, and red cabbage in a brine that's anything but ordinary. Fresh ginger and lime zest give it a lively, aromatic kick, while a touch of honey and turmeric round out the flavor with subtle warmth and a gorgeous golden hue. The whole process is refreshingly straightforward — salt the vegetables, simmer the brine, pour, and chill. Store-bought pickles can be a minefield of unexpected additives and shared production lines, but making your own means you know exactly what's going in the jar. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts of any kind, so there's no label-scanning required. Pile it onto grain bowls, tuck it into tacos, or serve it alongside grilled proteins for an instant burst of color and acidity. It keeps beautifully in the fridge for up to five days, which means you can make a big batch and enjoy it all week long.
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6 servings
For the vegetables
- 1 cup daikon radish, peeled and cut into thin matchsticks
- 1 cup carrot, peeled and cut into thin matchsticks
- 1 cup english cucumber, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
- 1 cup red cabbage, very thinly sliced
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
For the brine
- ¾ cup apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup water
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
- 1 tsp lime zest (from about 1 lime)
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the daikon, carrot, cucumber, and red cabbage in a large heatproof bowl. Sprinkle with the fine sea salt, toss well, and let stand for 10 minutes until the vegetables begin to release a little liquid.
- 2
While the vegetables rest, combine the apple cider vinegar, water, honey, grated ginger, lime zest, lime juice, and turmeric in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the honey is fully dissolved, about 3–4 minutes. Remove from the heat.
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