Wheat Free Ginger-Lime Zucchini Noodle Salad
This vibrant noodle salad swaps traditional pasta for spiralized zucchini, making it a naturally light and refreshing dish that doesn't feel like a compromise in the slightest. The dressing is where the magic really happens — bright lime juice and zest, freshly grated ginger, a touch of honey, and ground turmeric come together into something bold, tangy, and just a little warming. Coconut aminos stand in for soy sauce, delivering that savory depth without any wheat-based ingredients sneaking into the mix, which is a common pitfall in Asian-inspired dressings. Salting the zucchini noodles first and pressing out the excess moisture is a small but crucial step that keeps the salad from turning watery, so the dressing clings to every strand. Julienned carrots add a satisfying crunch, while scallions and fresh cilantro keep things lively and herbaceous. Torn mint and extra lime wedges at the table let everyone dial up the freshness to their liking. It's the kind of salad that tastes like it took way more effort than it actually did.
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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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