Dairy Free Turmeric-Ginger Zucchini Herb Slaw
This vibrant slaw is a riot of color and freshness, built on tender zucchini ribbons tossed with parsley, mint, and cilantro for an herby punch in every bite. The golden dressing — olive oil, lemon juice, raw honey, fresh ginger, and ground turmeric — comes together in minutes and coats every ribbon with warm, citrusy depth. Salting the zucchini first and pressing out the excess moisture is the quiet trick that keeps the whole dish light and crisp rather than watery. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of dairy, so there's no swapping, substituting, or label-reading required — just straightforward, wholesome cooking. A scatter of raw pumpkin seeds on top adds a satisfying crunch and makes it feel just a little more special. It works beautifully as a side dish alongside grilled proteins or grain bowls, and it's the kind of recipe you'll find yourself coming back to whenever you need something that feels both nourishing and genuinely exciting.
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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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