Lactose Free Ginger-Lime Zucchini Noodle Salad
This vibrant, crunchy salad is everything you want on a warm day — bright, zingy, and packed with fresh vegetables that actually make you feel good. Spiralized zucchini takes center stage, paired with julienned carrots, scallions, and cilantro for a bowl that's as colorful as it is satisfying. The dressing is where the magic happens: fresh lime juice, grated ginger, coconut aminos, and a touch of turmeric come together into something bold and deeply aromatic. Because every single ingredient here is naturally free of dairy, there's no swapping, substituting, or label-reading required — it just works from the start. Salting the zucchini and pressing out the excess moisture before dressing it is a small but crucial step that keeps the noodles from going watery and ensures every bite stays crisp and well-coated. A scatter of torn mint and an extra squeeze of lime at the table take it over the top. Light enough to serve as a side, substantial enough to eat as a main, this one earns a permanent spot in the weeknight rotation.
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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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