Brazil Nut Free Ginger-Lime Zucchini Noodle Salad
This vibrant, refreshing salad is everything you want on a warm day — bright, zingy, and packed with crisp vegetables that practically crunch through the screen. Spiralized zucchini takes center stage, salted and pressed to shed excess moisture so the noodles stay light rather than watery, which makes a real difference in the final texture. The dressing is where things get exciting: fresh lime juice, grated ginger, coconut aminos, and a pinch of turmeric come together into something bold and deeply savory with just a whisper of honey to balance it out. Julienned carrots, scallions, and fresh cilantro round out the bowl with color and crunch, and a handful of torn mint at the end lifts the whole dish into something that feels genuinely special. Because every ingredient here is whole and straightforward, there's no need to scan labels or worry about hidden additives sneaking in from packaged products. It comes together in just a few simple steps, making it an easy weeknight win or a crowd-pleasing addition to any spread.
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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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