Soy Free Ginger-Lime Zucchini Noodle Salad
This bright, crunchy salad is everything you want on a warm day — fresh zucchini noodles tangled with julienned carrots, scallions, and cilantro, all tossed in a punchy ginger-lime dressing that hits every note at once. The secret weapon here is coconut aminos, which delivers that savory, umami depth you'd normally get from soy sauce — without any soy in sight. It's a smart swap that works beautifully, and if you've been scanning ingredient labels on bottled dressings out of frustration, making your own takes about two minutes and tastes infinitely better. Salting the zucchini first and squeezing out the excess moisture is a small but crucial step that keeps the noodles from going watery and diluting all that bold dressing. Turmeric adds a gorgeous golden hue and a subtle earthiness, while fresh ginger and lime zest keep things lively and aromatic. Torn mint over the top right before serving is optional but genuinely worth it — it adds a cool, herby finish that makes the whole bowl feel restaurant-worthy. Light enough to eat as a standalone lunch but sturdy enough to hold up as a side, this one earns a permanent spot in the rotation.
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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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