Citric Acid Free Ginger-Lime Watermelon Radish Salad
This salad is a showstopper the moment you slice into a watermelon radish and that vivid magenta interior appears — it's the kind of dish that makes people stop and ask what they're looking at before they've even tasted it. Thin-sliced radishes and cool cucumber get tossed with fresh scallions, cilantro, and mint, so every bite is crisp, herby, and genuinely refreshing. The dressing leans on fresh lime juice and zest, coconut aminos, grated ginger, and a touch of raw honey, which means you get bright, complex flavor without any processed additives or preservatives that can sneak citric acid into an otherwise clean recipe. Coconut aminos stand in beautifully for soy sauce here, adding a subtle savory depth that ties the whole bowl together. A quick salt-and-rest step draws out a little moisture from the vegetables first, so the dressing clings rather than pools and the texture stays perfectly crisp. It comes together fast and requires no cooking whatsoever, making it an easy win for a light lunch, a vibrant side dish, or an impressive addition to any spread.
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4 servings
For the salad
- 4 medium watermelon radishes (about 12 oz total), scrubbed
- 1 english cucumber, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
- 3 scallions, thinly sliced on the bias
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, torn
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 1 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tsp raw honey
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
- 1 tsp lime zest
Instructions
- 1
Using a mandoline or a sharp knife, slice the watermelon radishes as thinly as possible — about 1/16 inch — to reveal their magenta interior. Stack the slices and cut them into half-moons or leave them whole if small.
- 2
Place the sliced radishes and cucumber in a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt, toss gently, and let stand for 10 minutes until the vegetables release a little moisture and soften slightly.
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