Oats Free Ginger-Lime Zucchini Noodle Salad
This vibrant, refreshing salad is built entirely around fresh vegetables and a punchy ginger-lime dressing that makes every bite feel bright and alive. Spiralized zucchini stands in for traditional noodles, soaking up a bold blend of coconut aminos, fresh ginger, turmeric, and honey that comes together in minutes. Julienned carrots add a satisfying crunch, while scallions and cilantro bring layers of herby freshness that keep things interesting all the way to the last forkful. The salting-and-draining step for the zucchini is a small but smart move — it pulls out excess moisture so the dressing clings beautifully rather than pooling at the bottom of the bowl. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of grains, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden fillers sneaking into your meal. It comes together quickly, requires no cooking, and is just as good served as a light lunch as it is alongside grilled proteins at dinner. A squeeze of extra lime at the table takes the whole thing over the top.
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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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