Beef Free Ginger-Lime Cauliflower Apple Salad
Crisp, bright, and loaded with bold flavor, this shaved cauliflower salad is the kind of dish that surprises people the first time they try it. Raw cauliflower gets grated down into a tender, slaw-like base that soaks up the punchy ginger-lime dressing beautifully after just a short rest — no cooking required. Honeycrisp or Fuji apple slices bring a juicy sweetness that plays perfectly against the heat of fresh ginger and the citrusy zing of lime zest. A whisper of turmeric gives the dressing a gorgeous golden hue and a subtle earthiness that ties everything together. Fresh cilantro, mint, and scallions keep every bite lively and herbaceous, so the whole bowl feels refreshing rather than heavy. It comes together entirely from produce, olive oil, and pantry staples, making it a genuinely effortless option when you want something plant-forward and satisfying without any fuss. Serve it immediately so the apples stay crisp and the herbs stay vibrant.
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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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