High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Ginger-Lime Zucchini Noodle Salad
This vibrant, crunchy salad is everything you want in a warm-weather dish — bright, fresh, and packed with bold flavor from real ingredients. The dressing is where the magic happens: fresh lime juice, grated ginger, a touch of honey, and coconut aminos come together into something tangy, slightly sweet, and deeply savory without a drop of processed sweetener in sight. Coconut aminos is the key swap here, standing in for conventional soy sauce and skipping the corn syrup-laden additives that sneak into so many bottled condiments and dressings. Salting the zucchini noodles and letting them drain before tossing keeps the texture satisfyingly firm rather than watery, so the dressing actually clings to every strand. Julienned carrots add color and crunch, while scallions and cilantro keep things lively and fresh all the way to the last bite. It comes together in one bowl with minimal fuss, and the optional mint and lime wedges at the end make it feel genuinely restaurant-worthy. Whether you're eating clean or just tired of checking labels for hidden sweeteners, this one delivers without any compromise.
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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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