Shaved Carrot Salad

Ribbons of raw carrots are tossed with green onions, sesame seeds, and an Asian-style dressing for a salad that is tangy, crunchy, and comes together in minutes.

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 0

Resting Time 10

Total Time 25

Servings

Equipment

Vegetable peeler

Ingredients

4 large carrots
3 green onions thinly sliced
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

For the dressing:

2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon ginger paste

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Instructions

Use a vegetable peeler to peel the outside of the carrots. Once peeled, use the peeler to shave the carrots into long, thin ribbons and place them in a large mixing bowl.
4 large carrots
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, lime juice, rice vinegar, honey, and ginger paste until fully combined.
2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 2 teaspoons honey, 1 teaspoon ginger paste
Pour the dressing over the carrots and toss well to evenly coat.
Add the green onions, sesame seeds, and cilantro, then gently toss again to distribute.
3 green onions, 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Let the salad sit for 10–15 minutes before serving to allow the carrots to soften slightly and absorb the dressing.

Notes

Ingredients

Maple syrup or agave can be used in place of the honey for a vegan version.
If you don't care for cilantro, you can use fresh parsley or fresh mint or omit it altogether.
Tamari or coconut aminos can be used in place of the soy sauce for a gluten-free or soy-free version, respectively.
For a bit of heat, you can add a bit a sriracha to the dressing.

Storage

If making the salad a few hours ahead of time, store it in the refrigerator and wait to add the sesame seeds and herbs until just before serving for the best texture.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. The carrots will soften a bit, but the flavor will still be great.

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