Artificial Food Coloring Free Ginger-Lime Cauliflower Apple Salad
Every ingredient here is exactly what it says it is — fresh produce, olive oil, honey, and spices you can see and smell. That matters when you're trying to sidestep the synthetic dyes that sneak into so many bottled dressings and pre-packaged salad kits. The golden hue in this dressing comes entirely from a pinch of turmeric, which also adds a warm, earthy depth that plays beautifully against the bright lime and fiery fresh ginger. Shaving the cauliflower on a box grater transforms it into a tender, slaw-like base that soaks up every bit of that zippy citrus dressing after a short rest. Crisp apple slices bring a juicy sweetness, while scallions, cilantro, and mint keep things lively and fresh all the way to the last bite. It's the kind of salad that looks impressive on the table but comes together with nothing more than a grater, a bowl, and a good lime.
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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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