Chicken Free Ginger-Lime Zucchini Noodle Salad
This vibrant, plant-forward salad is a textural dream — spiralized zucchini and julienned carrots tossed in a punchy ginger-lime dressing that hits every note at once: bright, savory, a little sweet, and deeply aromatic. Salting the zucchini noodles first and squeezing out the excess moisture is the key move here, keeping the whole dish fresh and light rather than watery. Coconut aminos bring that umami depth you'd expect from soy sauce, while freshly grated ginger and turmeric give the dressing a warm, golden backbone that makes it feel anything but ordinary. Scallions and cilantro weave through every bite, and a handful of torn mint at the end adds a cool, herby finish that really ties it together. It comes together in one bowl with no cooking required beyond whisking the dressing, making it an effortless option when you want something that feels impressive without the effort. Serve it immediately for the best texture, or prep the components separately and toss just before eating.
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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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