Celery Free Ginger-Lime Zucchini Noodle Salad
This vibrant noodle salad is everything you want on a warm day — bright, fresh, and packed with crunch from spiralized zucchini, julienned carrots, and a tangle of scallions and cilantro. The dressing is where the magic really happens: grated ginger, lime zest, coconut aminos, and a touch of turmeric come together into something bold and deeply satisfying without a drop of anything you need to avoid. Salting the zucchini noodles and letting them drain before dressing is a small but crucial step that keeps the whole bowl from turning watery, so every bite stays lively and well-coated. Coconut aminos bring that savory, umami depth you'd expect from a soy-based sauce, making this feel indulgent even though it's built entirely from clean, whole ingredients. The optional mint and lime wedges at the end are worth including if you have them — they push the freshness factor over the top. It comes together quickly and works beautifully as a light lunch, a side dish, or even a base for grilled protein.
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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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