Dairy Free Quick Pickled Vegetables with Turmeric & Ginger
These vibrant pickled vegetables are a punchy, colorful addition to any meal — tangy from apple cider vinegar, warmly spiced with turmeric and fresh ginger, and just a little fiery if you go for the red pepper flakes. The brine comes together in one saucepan in just a few minutes, and the whole thing is naturally free of any dairy, so there's zero swapping or substituting needed here. Crisp cucumber rounds, tender carrot coins, cauliflower florets, and paper-thin radishes all soak up that golden brine beautifully, turning into something that tastes far more impressive than the effort involved. Garlic slices tucked throughout the jars add a savory depth that makes the whole batch feel almost gourmet. These are incredible piled onto grain bowls, tucked into tacos, served alongside grilled proteins, or honestly just eaten straight from the jar as a snack. The honey rounds out the acidity without making things sweet, and the turmeric gives everything that gorgeous, jewel-toned color that looks stunning on any table. Keep a jar in the fridge and you'll find yourself reaching for it constantly.
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6 servings
For the brine
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 ½ tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
- ½ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
For the vegetables
- 1 medium english cucumber, thinly sliced into rounds
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into thin coins or matchsticks
- 1 cup cauliflower florets, cut into small bite-sized pieces
- 4 radishes, thinly sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the vegetables: slice the cucumber into thin rounds, cut the carrots into thin coins or matchsticks, break the cauliflower into small bite-sized florets, thinly slice the radishes, and thinly slice the garlic. Pack the vegetables snugly into two clean pint-sized mason jars (or one quart jar), distributing them evenly.
- 2
Combine the apple cider vinegar, water, honey, sea salt, turmeric, grated ginger, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using) in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the honey and salt are fully dissolved, about 3–4 minutes.
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