Hazelnut Free Ginger-Lime Zucchini Noodle Salad
This bright, crunchy salad is everything you want on a warm day — fresh, zingy, and packed with color from spiralized zucchini, julienned carrots, and a shower of scallions and cilantro. The dressing is where the magic happens: grated ginger and lime zest bring serious punch, while coconut aminos add a savory depth and turmeric gives the whole thing a gorgeous golden hue. A small but important step — salting the zucchini noodles and letting them drain before tossing — keeps the salad from turning watery, so every bite stays crisp and well-coated. Tree nut concerns can make dressings and Asian-inspired salads tricky, since many rely on nut oils or crushed toppings, but this one is built entirely around citrus, fresh aromatics, and pantry staples that are naturally free of that worry. The result is a dish that feels restaurant-worthy without requiring anything unusual or hard to source. Torn mint and extra lime wedges at the table make it feel a little extra special, though it honestly holds its own without them.
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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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