Fresh and Flavorful Carrot Ribbon Salad Recipe You’ll Love
Try this carrot ribbon salad recipe for a fresh, vibrant dish that combines crunchy vegetables with a zesty dressing.
Equipment
- - Vegetable peeler
- mandoline slicer
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 0.5 pound Carrots peeled into ribbons
- 2-3 pieces Scallions thinly sliced
- 1 cup Red Cabbage shredded
For the Dressing
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Rice Wine Vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Orange Juice
- 1 tablespoon Orange Zest
- 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil
- 1 tablespoon Chili Crisp
- 1 teaspoon Honey
For the Garnish
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Cilantro chopped
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley chopped
- Sesame Seeds for garnish
- Chopped Peanuts for garnish
- Peanut Sauce for drizzling
Instructions
Preparing the Salad
- Peel the Carrots: Use a vegetable peeler or mandoline slicer to create long ribbons from the carrots.
- Shred the Cabbage: Carefully shred 1 cup of red cabbage into thin, even shreds.
- Slice the Scallions: Thinly slice 2-3 scallions and add them to the salad.
Making the Dressing
- Whisk the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, orange juice, orange zest, sesame oil, chili crisp, honey, and minced garlic.
Combining Ingredients
- Toss the Salad: In a large bowl, gently toss the carrot ribbons, shredded red cabbage, and sliced scallions together.
- Dress the Salad: Pour the whisked dressing over the tossed salad and toss again.
Garnishing and Serving
- Garnish: Top the salad with fresh cilantro, parsley, sesame seeds, and chopped peanuts.
- Serve or Marinate: Serve immediately or let it marinate for 15-30 minutes for enhanced flavors.
Notes
For an extra creamy touch, drizzle with peanut sauce before serving.