Xanthan Gum Free Ginger-Lime Endive Salad

Crisp, bright, and loaded with bold flavor, this endive salad is the kind of dish that makes you feel like you're eating at a restaurant — except you made it in about ten minutes. The dressing comes together with fresh lime juice, coconut aminos, grated ginger, and a touch of raw honey, whisked with olive oil until it emulsifies into something silky and vibrant without any stabilizers or additives. That's actually great news if you're avoiding xanthan gum, because so many bottled dressings and store-bought vinaigrettes sneak it in as a thickener. Here, the emulsification happens naturally, the old-fashioned way, and it works beautifully. Ribbons of Belgian endive bring a pleasant bitterness that plays perfectly against the sweet-tangy dressing, while julienned carrot, radish, cilantro, and scallion greens add crunch, color, and freshness in every bite. A little lime zest scattered over the top at the end ties everything together with a fragrant citrus punch. It's clean, it's satisfying, and it proves that a truly great salad dressing doesn't need anything extra to hold it together.

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