Artificial Flavors Free Turmeric-Ginger Zucchini Herb Slaw
This vibrant slaw is a celebration of fresh, whole ingredients — zucchini ribbons tossed with parsley, mint, and cilantro, then dressed in a bright lemon vinaigrette spiked with real ginger and ground turmeric. Every component is exactly what it says it is: no flavor packets, no bottled shortcuts, no mystery additives. The dressing comes together by whisking olive oil, fresh lemon juice, raw honey, and spices until emulsified, so you know precisely what's going into every bite. Salting the zucchini first draws out excess moisture, which means the slaw stays crisp and the dressing actually clings instead of pooling at the bottom of the bowl. A handful of raw pumpkin seeds scattered over the top adds a satisfying crunch and a little extra nutrition without complicating the ingredient list. It's the kind of side dish that looks impressive on a platter but comes together with nothing more than a peeler, a whisk, and genuinely good produce. Fresh, clean, and completely free of anything artificial — this one is as honest as cooking gets.
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4 servings
For the slaw
- 3 medium zucchini (about 1 ½ lb total)
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, roughly torn
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 lemon)
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tsp raw honey
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
For serving
- 2 tbsp raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas) (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Using a vegetable peeler or julienne peeler, shave or julienne the zucchini lengthwise into thin ribbons or matchsticks, stopping when you reach the seedy core. Place the zucchini in a large mixing bowl, sprinkle with 1/2 tsp salt, toss to coat, and let stand for 10 minutes until slightly softened and a small amount of liquid has released.
- 2
While the zucchini rests, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, grated ginger, turmeric, black pepper, honey, and 1/4 tsp salt in a small bowl until the dressing is uniform in color and emulsified.
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