Rice Free Ginger-Lime Zucchini Noodle Salad
Zucchini takes center stage here, spiralized into tender, slurpable noodles that soak up every drop of a bright ginger-lime dressing. Julienned carrots, scallions, and fresh cilantro add crunch and color, making this salad feel genuinely satisfying rather than like something is missing. The dressing — built on fresh lime juice, coconut aminos, grated ginger, and a touch of turmeric — is punchy, a little sweet, and deeply aromatic in the best way. Salting the zucchini and letting it drain before tossing is the small but crucial step that keeps everything from turning watery, so you get noodles that actually hold their texture. For anyone navigating a grain-free or rice-free approach, this is the kind of dish that makes the whole thing feel effortless rather than restrictive. Torn mint and extra lime wedges at the end are optional, but they push the freshness over the top and make it feel like something you'd order at a restaurant. It comes together quickly and works beautifully as a light lunch, a side, or a base you can build on.
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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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