Lupin Free Ginger-Lime Cauliflower Apple Salad
Bright, crunchy, and packed with fresh flavor, this shaved cauliflower and apple salad is the kind of dish that makes you rethink what a salad can be. Raw cauliflower is grated down into delicate, slaw-like pieces that soak up a punchy ginger-lime dressing beautifully, softening just enough after a short rest to become tender without losing their bite. Crisp apple slices add a juicy sweetness that plays perfectly against the heat of fresh ginger and the earthy warmth of turmeric. Scallions, cilantro, and mint bring layers of herby freshness that make every forkful feel lively and vibrant. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from lupin — no flour blends, no legume-based fillers, no processed shortcuts that might sneak in unexpected allergens. It comes together in one bowl with minimal prep, making it an easy win for a light lunch, a stunning starter, or a side dish that genuinely steals the show.
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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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