Almond Free Ginger-Lime Cauliflower Apple Salad
Bright, zippy, and genuinely refreshing, this raw cauliflower salad is the kind of dish that surprises people in the best possible way. The cauliflower gets shaved down on a box grater into delicate, slaw-like pieces that soak up the ginger-lime dressing beautifully after just a short rest — no cooking required. Crisp apple slices bring a natural sweetness that plays perfectly against the punchy lime juice and warmth of fresh grated ginger, while scallions, cilantro, and mint keep every bite lively and aromatic. A touch of turmeric in the dressing adds a gorgeous golden hue and a subtle earthiness that ties the whole thing together. Every ingredient here is straightforward and whole, so there's no need to scan labels or worry about hidden nut-based additives sneaking into your bowl. It comes together in minutes and is the kind of salad that actually holds its own as a light meal, not just a side. Serve it right away to catch the apples at their crispest and the herbs at their most fragrant.
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4 servings
For the salad
- 1 small head cauliflower (about 1 lb), core removed
- 2 medium crisp apples (such as honeycrisp or fuji), cored and thinly sliced
- 3 scallions, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly torn
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, roughly torn
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tsp honey
- ¼ tsp turmeric
- ½ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
Instructions
- 1
Using a box grater (large holes) or a mandoline set to 1/8-inch, shave or grate the cauliflower florets into thin, rice-to-slaw-sized pieces directly into a large mixing bowl. You should have about 4 cups of shaved cauliflower.
- 2
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the lime juice, lime zest, olive oil, grated ginger, honey, turmeric, and 1/2 tsp salt until the dressing is smooth and the honey is fully dissolved.
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