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Viral Asian-Inspired Raw Carrot Ribbon Salad with Sesame Lime Dressing

Close-up of a bright orange raw carrot salad made with shaved carrot ribbons, topped with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
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You will love this quick, crunchy raw carrot salad featuring ribbons of fresh carrot tossed in a bright, tangy Asian-inspired dressing. It is ready in minutes and makes a perfect healthy side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large carrots, peeled
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds, plus extra for garnish
  • 1 green onion, thinly sliced (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the carrots: Using a vegetable peeler or mandoline, shave the carrots into thin ribbons. Stop when you reach the core. Discard the core.
  2. Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey (or maple syrup), grated ginger, and red pepper flakes, if using. Whisk until the honey is dissolved.
  3. Combine: Place the carrot ribbons in a medium bowl. Pour the dressing over the carrots.
  4. Toss: Add the toasted sesame seeds. Gently toss everything together until the carrot ribbons are evenly coated.
  5. Rest (Optional): For the best flavor, let the salad sit for 5 minutes so the carrots soften slightly.
  6. Serve: Transfer the raw carrot salad to a serving dish. Garnish with sliced green onion and extra sesame seeds before you serve it.

Notes

  • To make this salad for hormone balance, focus on using high-quality ingredients and consider adding a splash of apple cider vinegar to the dressing.
  • If you do not have a vegetable peeler, you can use a box grater to shred the carrots finely instead of making ribbons.
  • This salad is excellent for quick meal prep; it stays crisp for up to two days in the refrigerator.

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