Wheat Free 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 actually enjoying every bite. Peppery radishes and cool cucumber get a quick salt rest to draw out moisture, which means the final salad stays bright and snappy rather than watery. The dressing is where things get really interesting: fresh lime juice, grated ginger, and a touch of turmeric come together with coconut aminos for a savory, citrusy punch that tastes complex without requiring much effort. Coconut aminos is the key swap here — it delivers that deep, umami-rich flavor you'd expect from a soy-based sauce, but it's naturally free of wheat, making it a reliable choice when you're navigating labels at the grocery store. Scallion greens, cilantro, and optional torn mint layer in freshness that keeps the whole bowl feeling lively. It comes together quickly and is best served right away, so the vegetables hold their satisfying crunch. Whether you're pairing it with grilled fish, tucking it alongside a rice bowl, or eating it straight from the bowl, this salad earns a permanent spot in the rotation.
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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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