Macadamia Free Quick Pickled Vegetables with Turmeric & Ginger
Bright, tangy, and loaded with color, these quick pickled vegetables are the kind of jar you'll want to keep stocked in your fridge at all times. Cucumber rounds, carrot coins, cauliflower florets, radishes, and sliced garlic all get packed into mason jars and bathed in a golden brine made with apple cider vinegar, honey, turmeric, and freshly grated ginger — it's vibrant and deeply flavorful without any complicated technique. The whole process comes together in under an hour, with just a short simmer on the stove and a 45-minute rest before the vegetables are lightly pickled and ready to eat. Turmeric gives the brine that gorgeous golden hue while the ginger adds a gentle warmth that plays beautifully against the vinegar's sharpness. Every single ingredient here is a whole, recognizable food — no processed condiments, no mystery oils, nothing to second-guess. Pile them onto grain bowls, tuck them into wraps, or serve them alongside grilled proteins for an instant hit of acidity and crunch. Once you see how easy this is, store-bought pickles are going to feel like a lot of unnecessary effort.
About FigFig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.
Learn more →Ingredients
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.
Want the full recipe?
Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!