Viral TikTok Raw Carrot Ribbon Salad with Sesame-Lime Dressing
You will love this fresh, crunchy raw carrot salad. It is quick to make and features a bright, tangy Asian-inspired dressing. This recipe is perfect for a healthy side dish or a light meal prep component.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 large carrots
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the carrots: Peel the carrots. Use a vegetable peeler to shave the carrots into long, thin ribbons. Stop when you reach the core. Discard the cores.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, sesame oil, honey (or maple syrup), grated ginger, and red pepper flakes, if using. Whisk until the honey is dissolved.
- Combine: Place the carrot ribbons in a medium bowl. Pour the dressing over the ribbons.
- Toss: Gently toss the carrots until they are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Rest: Let the salad sit for at least 5 minutes to allow the carrots to soften slightly and absorb the flavor. This step is key for the best texture.
- Serve: Transfer the raw carrot salad to a serving dish. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onion before serving. Give yourself a high-five for making this so fast!
Notes
- For the best ribbon texture, use a standard vegetable peeler. If you prefer a different texture, you can shred the carrots using the large holes on a box grater.
- This salad is excellent for meal prep. Store the dressing separately and toss just before eating to maintain maximum crunch.
- If you are focusing on hormone health, consider using high-quality olive oil instead of sesame oil in the dressing for added healthy fats.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 750
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 0