Pescatarian Ginger-Lime Zucchini Noodle Salad
This bright, crunchy salad is everything you want when the weather warms up — fresh, zingy, and packed with color from spiralized zucchini, julienned carrots, and a shower of herbs. 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 that tastes way more complex than the few minutes it takes to whisk it up. Coconut aminos give it that savory, umami depth without any soy, making it a smart pick for anyone keeping a close eye on ingredients. The salting-and-draining step for the zucchini is a small but crucial move — it pulls out excess moisture so your noodles stay pleasantly firm instead of turning watery and limp once the dressing hits. Everything comes together in one big bowl with almost no cooking involved, which makes it a genuinely effortless option for busy weeknights or a last-minute lunch. Torn mint and extra lime wedges at the table let everyone dial up the freshness to their own taste. It's the kind of plant-forward dish that satisfies completely on its own while fitting naturally into a pescatarian table.
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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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