Citric Acid Free Ginger-Lime Radish & Cucumber Salad
Crisp, cooling, and bright with real ginger heat, this radish and cucumber salad is the kind of dish that disappears fast at the table. The dressing leans on fresh lime juice, coconut aminos, and a touch of honey instead of any processed condiments or packaged flavor shortcuts, which makes it a genuinely clean option for anyone navigating citric acid sensitivities. Coconut aminos step in beautifully where soy sauce might otherwise sneak in additives, delivering that savory depth without the ingredient list anxiety. A quick salting rest pulls excess moisture from the radishes and cucumber first, so the dressing clings rather than pools — a small step that makes a real difference in texture. Turmeric adds a warm, earthy undertone and a gorgeous golden tint to the whole bowl. Fresh cilantro, scallion greens, and optional torn mint keep everything lively and herbaceous right up until serving. It comes together quickly and tastes like something you'd order at a restaurant, not something you made because your options were limited.
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4 servings
For the salad
- 1 lb radishes, trimmed and very thinly sliced
- 1 large english cucumber (about 12 oz), halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
- 3 scallions, thinly sliced (green tops only)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 1 tbsp coconut aminos
- 2 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp honey
- ½ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, torn (optional)
- lime wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the sliced radishes and cucumber in a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt, toss to coat, and set aside for 10 minutes until the vegetables release a little moisture.
- 2
While the vegetables rest, whisk together the lime juice, coconut aminos, grated ginger, olive oil, honey, sea salt, and turmeric in a small bowl until the honey is fully dissolved and the dressing is uniform.
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