Gluten Free Turmeric-Ginger Zucchini Herb Slaw
This vibrant slaw is a celebration of fresh, whole ingredients ā tender zucchini ribbons tossed with parsley, mint, and cilantro, then coated in a bright lemon dressing spiked with ginger and turmeric. The golden hue alone is enough to make it the most eye-catching thing on the table. Every component here is naturally free of gluten, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out ā it just works as written. Salting the zucchini first draws out excess moisture, which means the dressing clings beautifully to every ribbon instead of pooling at the bottom. The honey rounds out the citrus and spice into something surprisingly complex for such a simple technique. A handful of pumpkin seeds scattered on top adds a satisfying crunch and a little extra nutrition. It's the kind of side dish that feels light and refreshing but still has enough going on to hold its own next to just about anything.
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4 servings
For the slaw
- 3 medium zucchini (about 1 Ā½ lb total)
- Ā½ tsp fine sea salt
- Ā¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
- Ā¼ 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
- Ā½ tsp ground turmeric
- Ā¼ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tsp raw honey
- Ā¼ 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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