Description
This Raw Carrot Salad is a quick and refreshing viral TikTok recipe made with carrot ribbons tossed in a sweet and tangy sesame dressing. Ready in just minutes, it’s the perfect crisp and flavorful side dish.
Ingredients
- 3 large carrots
- 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil or extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- Sesame seeds, for topping
- Green onion, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
1. Wash and peel the carrots. Using a vegetable peeler, continue peeling lengthwise to create thin carrot ribbons.
2. Place the carrot ribbons in a large bowl.
3. Add sesame oil (or olive oil), soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, honey, and lime juice. Toss thoroughly to combine and coat the carrots evenly.
4. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
5. Serve immediately, or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to develop before serving.
Notes
For extra heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a drizzle of chili oil.
Use tamari or coconut aminos for a gluten-free option.
This salad is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
Add thinly sliced cucumbers for extra crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg