Yeast 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. The peppery bite of thinly sliced radishes plays beautifully against cool cucumber, fresh cilantro, and a zippy ginger-lime dressing that comes together in minutes. A quick salt-and-rest step draws out excess moisture from the vegetables first, so the dressing clings rather than pools — a small move that makes a big difference in the final texture. Coconut aminos stand in for soy sauce here, delivering that savory depth without any fermented ingredients that could be a concern, and the rest of the dressing is built from lime juice, olive oil, honey, and turmeric for a clean, vibrant finish. There's no bread, no grains, no packaged condiments to second-guess — just whole, fresh ingredients tossed together and served right away. Optional torn mint and extra lime wedges at the table let everyone customize their bowl to taste. It's an effortless side that feels restaurant-worthy but comes together on any weeknight without a second thought.
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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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