Paleo Ginger-Lime Endive Salad

Total time15 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time0 min

4.8

(24)

Bitter endive, crisp carrots, and paper-thin radishes come together in a salad that feels genuinely restaurant-worthy without any of the fuss. The real star is the dressing — fresh lime juice, grated ginger, and coconut aminos create a bright, tangy base that gets rounded out by a touch of raw honey and olive oil, whisked into a silky emulsion that clings to every ribbon of vegetable. Coconut aminos do the heavy lifting here, delivering that savory depth you'd normally get from soy sauce, making this completely grain- and legume-free without sacrificing any complexity. Cilantro and scallion greens add a fresh, herby lift that keeps the whole bowl tasting alive and vibrant. It comes together quickly — just a bit of slicing, a quick whisk, and a toss — so it's an easy win on a weeknight or a standout starter when you're entertaining. A finishing scatter of lime zest over the top is optional, but it adds a fragrant pop that really ties everything together. This is the kind of salad that makes eating clean feel effortless rather than like a compromise.

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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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