Artificial Food Coloring Free Ginger-Lime Zucchini Noodle Salad
This vibrant, crunchy salad is everything you want in a warm-weather dish — bright, zingy, and packed with fresh vegetables that practically glow on the plate. The dressing is where the magic happens: fresh lime juice and zest, grated ginger, coconut aminos, and a pinch of turmeric come together into something bold and deeply savory without a single drop of anything artificial. That golden turmeric hue is entirely the real deal, which matters a lot when you're trying to avoid synthetic dyes that sneak into bottled dressings and pre-made sauces at the grocery store. Spiralized zucchini and julienned carrots give you satisfying texture and color that look stunning without any help from a lab. Salting the zucchini noodles first and pressing out the excess moisture is a small but crucial step that keeps the whole salad from turning watery — your dressing stays punchy and clings to every strand. Toss in scallions, cilantro, and a handful of torn mint if you have it, and you've got a dish that tastes as fresh and lively as it looks.
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4 servings
For the salad
- 4 medium zucchini (about 2 lb total)
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and julienned or coarsely grated
- 4 scallions, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tsp lime zest
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp honey
- ¼ tsp salt
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, torn (optional)
- lime wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Spiralize the zucchini into noodles using a spiralizer, or cut into thin ribbons with a julienne peeler. Place the noodles in a colander set over the sink, toss with 1/2 tsp salt, and let stand for 10 minutes until the zucchini has released some of its moisture.
- 2
While the zucchini drains, whisk together the lime juice, lime zest, coconut aminos, olive oil, grated ginger, turmeric, honey, and 1/4 tsp salt in a small bowl until smooth and fully combined.
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