Paleo Ginger-Lime Radish & Cucumber Salad
This crisp, vibrant salad is the kind of dish that makes you feel like you're eating something genuinely good for you — and you absolutely are. Peppery radishes and cool cucumber get a quick salt rest to draw out moisture, which means every bite stays bright and snappy rather than watery. The dressing is where things get really interesting: fresh lime juice, grated ginger, a touch of honey, and coconut aminos come together into something tangy, a little sweet, and deeply savory without a drop of soy sauce or anything processed. Coconut aminos is the quiet hero here, delivering that umami depth you'd normally get from soy-based condiments while keeping everything grain-free and clean. A pinch of turmeric adds a warm, earthy undertone and a gorgeous golden hue to the whole bowl. Fresh cilantro, scallion greens, and optional torn mint layer in herby freshness that makes this salad feel restaurant-worthy with almost zero effort. It's the perfect side for grilled proteins or a light lunch all on its own.
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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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