Seeds Free Ginger-Lime Watermelon Radish Salad
This salad is a showstopper the moment it hits the table — those paper-thin watermelon radish slices reveal a brilliant magenta interior that makes the whole bowl look almost too pretty to eat. The combination of crisp cucumber, fresh herbs, and a bright ginger-lime dressing keeps every bite lively and refreshing. Coconut aminos bring a subtle savory depth without any soy, and the raw honey rounds out the acidity from two full limes in the most natural way. For anyone navigating a seeds-free lifestyle, this dressing is a genuine find — no tahini, no sesame oil, no hidden seed-based thickeners, just clean, punchy ingredients that do all the heavy lifting. The quick salting step softens the radishes and cucumber just enough so they absorb the dressing beautifully rather than sitting on top of it. Fresh cilantro and torn mint push the whole thing into herb-forward territory that feels restaurant-worthy with almost zero effort. Serve it immediately after tossing so the colors stay vivid and the textures stay perfectly crisp.
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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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