Tree Nut 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 kick, while a touch of honey and turmeric round out the flavor with warmth and a gorgeous golden hue. The whole process is straightforward — salt the vegetables, simmer the brine, pour, and chill — so you get complex, layered flavor without a lot of fuss. Store-bought pickles can be a minefield of unexpected additives, but making your own means you know exactly what's going in the jar. This medley is naturally free of tree nuts at every step, from the crisp vegetables to the apple cider vinegar brine, so there's nothing to second-guess. Pile it onto tacos, grain bowls, or banh mi-style sandwiches, or serve it straight as a refreshing side. A handful of fresh cilantro on top is optional, but it takes the whole thing to another level.
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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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