Description
This Viral TikTok Carrot Ribbon Salad is a vibrant, crunchy, and flavorful dish made with thinly peeled carrot ribbons tossed in a spicy tangy dressing. Enhanced with green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and a zesty combination of rice vinegar, lime, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, garlic, ginger, and chili crisp, it’s a refreshing and addictive salad perfect as a side or light snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad:
- 3 large carrots, peeled into ribbons using a vegetable peeler
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Spicy Tangy Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- Juice of half a lime
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 clove garlic, finely grated
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger (optional)
- ½ to 1 teaspoon chili crisp, adjusted to heat preference
- Pinch of salt, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Carrot Ribbons: Peel the carrots into long, thin ribbons using a vegetable peeler, rotating the carrot to create even, wide strips. Set the ribbons in a bowl of ice to help them maintain crunch and prevent sogginess.
- Make the Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, lime juice, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, honey, finely grated garlic, grated ginger (if using), chili crisp, and a pinch of salt. Adjust the heat and sweetness as desired by increasing chili crisp or honey.
- Toss Salad: Drain the carrot ribbons from the ice and place them in a large bowl. Add the thinly sliced green onions. Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss using your hands or tongs until everything is well coated and glossy.
- Finish and Serve: Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and additional green onions on top. Let the salad sit for 5 to 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the carrots to slightly soften. Serve fresh and enjoy!
Notes
- Using ice water for the carrot ribbons helps keep them crisp and crunchy.
- Adjust the amount of chili crisp depending on your preferred spice level.
- The leftover carrot cores can be saved for veggie broth.
- For a vegan version, substitute honey with maple syrup.
- Serve this salad chilled or at room temperature for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Keywords: carrot salad, carrot ribbons, spicy carrot salad, tangy dressing, TikTok recipe, Asian carrot salad, no-cook salad, healthy salad
