Carrot Ribbon Salad (Easy Viral TikTok Recipe)
This Carrot Ribbon Salad (Easy Viral TikTok Recipe) is fresh, crunchy, flavorful, and incredibly easy to make. Made with shaved carrot ribbons and a simple Asian-inspired dressing, this healthy vegan salad comes together in minutes and is perfect for meal prep, light lunches, or easy side dishes.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 194kcal
Equipment
- 1 small pan *to toast sesame seeds
- 1 medium glass bowl
Ingredients
- 1 pound bag of large carrots or about 7 large carrots
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced About 3-4 tablespoons
- 3 large garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoon crispy chili oil
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Toast the sesame seeds in a small pan over medium heat for about 5 minutes. Stir every 30 seconds or so. Remove the pan from the heat and allow the seeds to cool.
- Use a vegetable peeler or potato peeler to peel the carrots into ribbons. Add the carrot ribbons to a medium glass bowl.
- Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl, including green onions, fresh garlic, rice vinegar, soy sauce, chili oil, sesame oil, and toasted sesame seeds.
- Use tongs to toss everything together. Enjoy immediately or chill for 1-2 hours.
Notes
Storage:
Place leftovers into an airtight container or place plastic wrap over the bowl and store in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
Tips and Modifications:
I like to enjoy this carrot ribbon salad with chopsticks. The ribbons are easier to grab, and it makes the whole experience a little more fun.
Use fresh carrots and peel away the outer layer before creating the ribbons. This helps remove any debris and creates the best texture.
Prefer less heat? Simply reduce the amount of chili oil. As written, this salad definitely has a spicy kick.
For a gluten-free version, swap the soy sauce for coconut aminos.
Add a drizzle of maple syrup if you prefer a sweeter dressing or want to balance some of the spice.
While this salad is delicious served immediately, I recommend chilling it for at least 2 hours to let the flavors meld.
For extra crunch, top the salad with sesame seeds, chopped peanuts, or even a sprinkle of Easy Oven-Baked Crispy Rice or Crispy Fried Shallots.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 194kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 583mg | Potassium: 417mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 19004IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 1mg