Paraben 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. The dressing is where the magic happens: fresh lime juice and zest, grated ginger, a touch of honey, and ground turmeric come together into something bold and aromatic that coats every strand of zucchini noodle beautifully. Coconut aminos stand in for soy sauce, delivering that savory depth without any of the additives or preservatives that can sneak into conventional condiments. Salting the zucchini first and squeezing out the excess moisture is a small but crucial step that keeps the noodles from going watery and ensures the dressing clings rather than pools at the bottom of the bowl. Julienned carrots add color and a satisfying bite, while scallions and cilantro keep things fresh and lively all the way to the last forkful. Optional torn mint and extra lime wedges at the table let everyone dial up the brightness to their own taste. It comes together quickly, relies entirely on whole, recognizable ingredients, and is the kind of dish that disappears fast no matter who you're feeding.
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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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