Carrageenan Free Ginger-Lime Cauliflower Apple Salad
Bright, crunchy, and loaded with fresh herbs, this shaved cauliflower and apple salad is the kind of dish that makes you rethink what a salad can be. The cauliflower is grated or shaved on a mandoline so it turns silky and tender after a short rest in the dressing — no cooking required. A punchy lime and ginger vinaigrette with a touch of honey and turmeric ties everything together, while crisp apple slices, scallions, fresh cilantro, and mint keep each bite lively and layered. Carrageenan, a common additive used as a thickener or stabilizer, sneaks into a surprising number of store-bought dressings and processed condiments — but every component here is whole and unprocessed, so there's nothing to second-guess. The dressing comes together in a single bowl with fresh lime juice, olive oil, and real grated ginger, meaning you're in complete control of what goes on your plate. It's light enough to serve as a starter but substantial enough to hold its own as a side at any table. Make it right before you're ready to eat for the best texture and the most vibrant flavors.
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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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