Emulsifier Free Ginger-Lime Collard Green Salad
Bright, bold, and built entirely from whole ingredients, this collard green salad is the kind of dish that makes you rethink what a salad can be. The dressing comes together with fresh lime juice, coconut aminos, olive oil, grated ginger, raw honey, turmeric, and sea salt — every single component is straightforward and recognizable, with zero hidden additives or synthetic binders to worry about. That matters more than it sounds, because so many bottled dressings and condiments sneak in emulsifiers that people following a clean-label approach are trying to avoid. Here, you whisk the dressing yourself in about two minutes, so you know exactly what's going in. The real magic happens during the massage step — working the dressing into the collard ribbons by hand softens the leaves and coaxes out a deep, savory flavor that raw greens alone just don't deliver. Grated carrots, scallion greens, and fresh cilantro round everything out with color, crunch, and a little herbal lift. It holds up beautifully in the fridge, making it a smart make-ahead option when you want something vibrant and genuinely clean on the table.
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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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