Mediterranean Diet Friendly Ginger-Lime Radish & Cucumber Salad
Crisp, bright, and loaded with fresh vegetables, this salad is exactly the kind of dish that makes plant-forward eating feel effortless rather than obligatory. Thinly sliced radishes and cucumber get a quick salt rest that draws out excess moisture, so the final bowl stays vibrant and never watery. The dressing is where things get interesting — fresh lime juice, grated ginger, a touch of honey, and a whisper of turmeric come together with extra-virgin olive oil into something tangy, a little warming, and completely addictive. Coconut aminos add a subtle savory depth without any soy, keeping the ingredient list clean and the flavors balanced. Scallion greens, cilantro, and optional torn mint layer in herby freshness that makes every forkful feel alive. This is the kind of salad that pairs beautifully alongside grilled fish or roasted chicken, but honestly holds its own as a light lunch all by itself. Serve it immediately after tossing so the vegetables stay crisp and the colors stay stunning.
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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
Chef's tipSoy sauce is saltier and less sweet; start with less and adjust. - 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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