Description
You will love this fresh, crunchy raw carrot salad that comes together in minutes. It features thinly sliced carrot ribbons tossed in a tangy, bright Asian-inspired dressing perfect for a quick side dish or light meal prep.
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 small clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the carrots: Use a vegetable peeler to shave the carrots into long, thin ribbons. Stop peeling when you reach the core. Discard the cores. Place the carrot ribbons in a medium bowl.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes, if using. Mix until the honey is dissolved.
- Dress the salad: Pour the dressing over the carrot ribbons. Toss gently until all the ribbons are evenly coated.
- Marinate briefly: Let the salad sit for 5 to 10 minutes. This allows the carrots to soften slightly and absorb the dressing flavor.
- Finish and serve: Just before serving, sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onion over the salad. Serve immediately as a healthy side dish or quick meal prep component.
Notes
- For the best texture, use a sharp vegetable peeler to create wide, thin ribbons instead of shredding the carrots.
- If you are focusing on hormone balance, ensure you use high-quality, organic carrots.
- This salad is excellent for gut health due to the raw vegetable content.
- You can add a squeeze of fresh lime juice to the dressing for extra tang.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 9
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 0