Paleo Turmeric-Ginger Zucchini Herb Slaw
This vibrant slaw is a celebration of fresh produce and bold flavor — zucchini ribbons tossed with parsley, mint, and cilantro, then coated in a bright lemon-ginger dressing that gets its golden hue from ground turmeric. The combination of anti-inflammatory ginger and turmeric makes every bite feel as nourishing as it tastes. Salting the zucchini first draws out excess moisture so the dressing clings beautifully rather than pooling at the bottom of the bowl — a small step that makes a real difference in texture. Raw honey keeps the dressing just slightly sweet without refined sugar, and every other ingredient is exactly what whole-food eating is all about. A handful of raw pumpkin seeds scattered over the top adds a satisfying crunch and a little extra nutrition if you want it. This is the kind of side dish that works alongside grilled proteins, tucked into lettuce wraps, or honestly eaten straight from the bowl before it even makes it to the table.
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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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