Gut Friendly Ginger-Lime Radish & Cucumber Salad
Crisp, bright, and loaded with ingredients that your digestive system will genuinely thank you for, this salad is the kind of dish that feels as good to eat as it looks on the plate. Radishes and cucumber are both gentle, hydrating vegetables, and the quick salt-and-rest step draws out excess moisture so the final salad stays crisp rather than watery. Fresh ginger in the dressing is the real star here — it's long been celebrated for supporting healthy digestion, and using it freshly grated means you're getting the full benefit rather than a faint echo from a dried spice jar. Coconut aminos keep the dressing soy-free and naturally lower in sodium than traditional soy sauce, which makes it a smart swap for anyone keeping a close eye on gut irritants. Turmeric adds a warm, earthy undertone and a gorgeous golden hue to the dressing without overwhelming the clean, zesty lime flavor. Scallion greens, cilantro, and optional torn mint layer in freshness and color, making this feel like something you'd order at a restaurant rather than throw together on a weeknight. Serve it immediately after tossing so everything stays vibrant and the vegetables hold their satisfying crunch.
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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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