Peanut Free Ginger-Lime Radish & Cucumber Salad
Crisp radishes and cool cucumber come together in a salad that's bright, refreshing, and packed with bold flavor from every angle. The dressing is where the magic happens — fresh lime juice, grated ginger, a touch of honey, and a whisper of turmeric create something that tastes far more complex than the short ingredient list suggests. Coconut aminos bring a subtle savory depth without any soy, making this a smart pick for anyone navigating multiple dietary needs at once. A quick salt-and-rest step draws out excess moisture from the vegetables first, so the dressing clings beautifully rather than pooling at the bottom of the bowl. Scallion greens and cilantro keep things herby and lively, and torn fresh mint at the end adds an optional but genuinely lovely finishing note. Every ingredient here is whole, simple, and easy to verify — no sauces with hidden additives, no shared-facility snack components to second-guess. This one is a keeper for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or any time you need something that looks impressive but comes together in minutes.
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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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