Alpha Gal Friendly Ginger-Lime Collard Green Salad
Bright, bold, and built entirely from plants and pantry staples, this collard green salad is the kind of dish that makes you rethink what a salad can be. The dressing — a punchy blend of fresh lime juice, coconut aminos, grated ginger, and a touch of raw honey — brings serious depth without a single ingredient that could trigger an alpha-gal reaction. No meat, no dairy, no hidden mammal-derived additives to stress over. Massaging the collard ribbons by hand is the real secret here: it softens the leaves, deepens their color, and transforms what could be a tough green into something genuinely tender and craveable. Grated carrots add sweetness and crunch, while scallion greens and fresh cilantro keep every bite lively. A short rest before serving lets the flavors meld together beautifully, and the whole thing holds up well in the fridge if you want to get ahead. Serve it with extra lime wedges and watch it disappear faster than you'd expect from a salad this simple.
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4 servings
For the salad
- 1 large bunch collard greens (about 10 oz), stems removed
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and coarsely grated
- 4 scallions, thinly sliced (green tops only)
- ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tsp raw honey
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
For serving
- 1 lime, cut into wedges (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Stack the collard green leaves and roll them tightly lengthwise, then slice crosswise into very thin ribbons (about 1/8-inch wide). Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, coconut aminos, olive oil, grated ginger, honey, sea salt, and turmeric until the honey is fully dissolved and the dressing is uniform.
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