Xanthan Gum Free Ginger-Lime Radish & Cucumber Salad
Crisp, bright, and loaded with bold flavor, this radish and cucumber salad is the kind of dish that wakes up your whole palate. Peppery radishes and cool cucumber get a quick salt rest to draw out moisture, which means every bite stays refreshingly crisp rather than watery. The dressing is where things really shine — fresh lime juice, grated ginger, coconut aminos, and a touch of turmeric come together into something tangy, a little earthy, and completely addictive. Because every single component here is a whole, recognizable ingredient, there are no hidden stabilizers or thickeners to worry about — this one is naturally free of any gum-based additives without any substitutions required. Scallion greens and cilantro add a herby lift, and torn mint at the end takes it somewhere almost tropical. It comes together in minutes and is the kind of salad you'll want to bring to every summer table or pair with grilled proteins for a fast weeknight dinner.
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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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