Sesame Free Ginger-Lime Zucchini Noodle Salad
This bright, refreshing salad is packed with crisp zucchini noodles, julienned carrots, scallions, and fresh cilantro, all tossed in a punchy ginger-lime dressing that tastes like summer in a bowl. The dressing gets its depth from freshly grated ginger, turmeric, and coconut aminos — a soy sauce alternative that brings savory umami flavor without any sesame in the mix, which is a common hidden ingredient in Asian-inspired dressings. That swap makes this one genuinely safe for anyone navigating a sesame sensitivity, without sacrificing any of the bold, tangy flavor you'd expect from a dish like this. Salting the zucchini and letting it drain before tossing is the key move here — it pulls out excess moisture so the noodles stay pleasantly firm rather than turning watery and limp once the dressing hits. Everything comes together quickly with just a whisk and a toss, making it an ideal weeknight option or a crowd-pleasing dish to bring to a gathering. A handful of torn mint leaves and a squeeze of fresh lime at the end take it from good to genuinely craveable.
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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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