Celery Free Ginger-Lime Endive Salad

Total time15 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time0 min

4.8

(24)

Bitter endive ribbons, crisp julienned carrots, and paper-thin radishes come together in a salad that feels genuinely restaurant-worthy without a lot of fuss. The dressing is where the magic happens — fresh lime juice, coconut aminos, raw honey, and grated ginger get whisked into a bright, tangy emulsion that clings to every leaf and shred. It's bold and refreshing at the same time, with the cilantro and scallion greens adding a clean herbal lift right at the end. For anyone navigating a celery-free lifestyle, this kind of salad is a breath of fresh air. Celery and celeriac have a sneaky way of turning up in dressings, spice blends, and pre-made salad kits, so building everything from scratch here means you stay in full control of what goes into the bowl. Every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify, with no hidden surprises. The lime zest scattered over the top before serving is a small touch that makes the whole dish pop visually and flavor-wise — don't skip it if you have limes on hand.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the salad

3 heads belgian endive (about 12 oz total)
2 medium carrots, peeled and julienned or coarsely grated
4 radishes, thinly sliced
¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves
2 scallions, thinly sliced (green tops only)

For the dressing

3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
1 tbsp coconut aminos
1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
1 tsp raw honey
3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
¼ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste

For serving

1 tsp lime zest (optional)

Instructions

1
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, coconut aminos, grated ginger, and honey until the honey is fully dissolved. Drizzle in the olive oil while whisking continuously until the dressing is emulsified and slightly thickened. Season with 1/4 tsp fine sea salt.
2
Halve each endive head lengthwise, cut out the small triangular core at the base, then slice crosswise into 1/2-inch ribbons. Place in a large mixing bowl.

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