Pistachio Free Ginger-Lime Zucchini Noodle Salad
This bright, crunchy salad is the kind of dish that makes you feel good just looking at it — vivid green zucchini noodles tangled with julienned carrots, fresh scallions, and a shower of cilantro. The real star is the dressing: a punchy blend of fresh lime juice, grated ginger, coconut aminos, and a touch of turmeric that brings warmth and depth without any heaviness. Salting the zucchini noodles first and pressing out the excess moisture is a small but crucial step that keeps everything from turning watery, so the dressing actually clings and coats every strand. Coconut aminos give it that savory, slightly sweet backbone you'd expect from a soy-based sauce, but with a cleaner ingredient list that works beautifully here. Torn mint and extra lime wedges at the end are optional, but they push the whole bowl into seriously refreshing territory. It comes together in one large mixing bowl with no cooking required, making it an ideal choice when you want something light, flavorful, and completely free from tree nut concerns. Serve it immediately for the best texture, or let it sit a few minutes if you prefer your noodles a little more tender.
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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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