Paraben Free Ginger-Lime Radish & Cucumber Salad
Crisp, bright, and loaded with fresh flavor, this radish and cucumber salad is the kind of dish that wakes up your whole palate. The quick salt-and-rest technique draws out excess moisture from the vegetables first, so the dressing clings beautifully rather than pooling at the bottom of the bowl. A homemade dressing built from fresh lime juice, grated ginger, coconut aminos, and a touch of honey means you know exactly what's going into it — no preservatives, no synthetic additives, just clean, real ingredients. That matters a lot when you're navigating products that often sneak in chemical preservatives, and making your own dressing from scratch is the simplest way to stay in control. The turmeric adds a gentle warmth and a gorgeous golden hue, while the scallion greens and cilantro keep things herbaceous and lively. Torn mint and extra lime wedges at the end are optional, but honestly they push this salad from great to genuinely memorable. It's the kind of recipe you'll find yourself making on repeat all spring and summer long.
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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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