Description
A quick and refreshing Raw Carrot Salad that takes just 10 minutes to prepare. This 5-minute viral TikTok recipe features thinly peeled carrot ribbons tossed with a tangy and sweet sesame dressing, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions for a perfect side dish full of vibrant flavors and crunchy texture.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 3 large carrots
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- Green onion, chopped, for garnish
Dressing Ingredients
- 1/2 tbsp sesame oil or extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/2 lime, juiced
Instructions
- Prepare the Carrots: Wash and peel the carrots thoroughly. Continue peeling the carrots into thin ribbons using a vegetable peeler to create a delicate texture that will absorb the dressing well.
- Make the Dressing: In a large bowl, combine the sesame oil (or extra virgin olive oil), soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, honey, and freshly squeezed lime juice. Whisk or stir well to blend all the flavors.
- Toss the Salad: Add the carrot ribbons to the bowl with the dressing. Toss everything together thoroughly to ensure all the carrot ribbons are evenly coated with the flavorful dressing.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle the salad with sesame seeds and chopped green onions for added texture and flavor. You can serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to enhance the flavors before serving.
Notes
- Use a vegetable peeler to create delicate carrot ribbons for a better texture and presentation.
- Refrigerating the salad for 30 minutes before serving helps the flavors meld together beautifully.
- For a vegan version, replace honey with maple syrup or agave nectar.
- You can substitute the soy sauce with tamari for a gluten-free option.
- This salad is best eaten fresh but can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
