Fresh Carrot Ribbon Salad Recipe You'll Crave Every Day
This Carrot Ribbon Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that you can whip up in just 10 minutes.
Equipment
- - Vegetable peeler
- mandoline slicer
- small bowl
- - Large bowl
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 4 medium Carrots peeled into long ribbons
- 2 scallions Scallions thinly sliced
- 2 cups Red Cabbage shredded
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
For the Dressing
- 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce
- 2 tablespoons Rice Wine Vinegar
- 3 tablespoons Orange Juice
- 1 teaspoon Orange Zest
- 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil
- 1 teaspoon Chili Crisp
- 1 tablespoon Honey
For the Garnish
- 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro chopped
- 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley chopped
- 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds
- 1/4 cup Chopped Peanuts
- 1/4 cup Peanut Sauce for drizzling
Instructions
How to Make Carrot Ribbon Salad
- Prepare the Carrots: Peel the carrots into long ribbons using a vegetable peeler or mandoline slicer.
- Chop the Veggies: Shred the red cabbage and slice the scallions thinly.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, orange juice, orange zest, sesame oil, chili crisp, and honey. Add the minced garlic and stir.
- Toss the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the carrot ribbons, red cabbage, and scallions. Gently toss them together.
- Dress the Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to coat.
- Add Fresh Herbs & Nuts: Top the salad with fresh cilantro, parsley, sesame seeds, and chopped peanuts.
- Drizzle with Peanut Sauce: Drizzle with peanut sauce just before serving.
- Serve or Marinate: Enjoy immediately, or let your salad sit for 15-30 minutes.
Notes
Consider adding sliced bell peppers for additional color and sweetness. Use fresh vegetables for optimal flavor and nutrition. Customize dressing as desired.