Pork Free Ginger-Lime Zucchini Noodle Salad
This bright, refreshing salad is everything you want on a warm day — light, vibrant, and packed with bold flavor from fresh ginger, lime, and a touch of turmeric. Spiralized zucchini stands in for traditional noodles, giving you that satisfying tangle without any heaviness, while julienned carrots and scallions add crunch and color to every forkful. The dressing is where the magic really happens: coconut aminos bring a savory, umami-rich depth that ties the whole bowl together beautifully. Salting the zucchini and letting it drain before tossing is a smart step that keeps the noodles from going watery and the dressing from getting diluted. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from pork and pork-derived products, so there's no label-reading stress or ingredient swapping required — just straightforward, clean cooking. Torn fresh mint and extra lime wedges at the end make it feel a little fancy without any extra effort. It's the kind of dish that disappears fast at a gathering, but it's also easy enough to throw together on a weeknight.
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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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