Soy Free Ginger-Lime Radish & Cucumber Salad
This bright, crunchy salad is the kind of dish that wakes up your whole palate — peppery radishes and cool cucumber slices dressed in a zingy ginger-lime vinaigrette that you'll want to drizzle on everything. The short salting step draws out just enough moisture from the vegetables so the dressing clings beautifully rather than pooling at the bottom of the bowl. Instead of traditional soy sauce, the dressing leans on coconut aminos for that savory, umami depth — making it a genuinely satisfying swap that doesn't taste like a compromise. A touch of honey rounds out the heat from the fresh ginger, while ground turmeric adds a subtle warmth and a gorgeous golden hue to the whole thing. Fresh cilantro and optional torn mint keep it feeling garden-fresh and vibrant right up until the moment it hits the table. It comes together in minutes and works beautifully as a light lunch, a side for grilled proteins, or an easy dish to bring to a summer gathering where you want something that looks as good as it tastes.
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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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