Viral Asian Raw Carrot Salad with Sesame-Lime Dressing
Make this quick, crunchy raw carrot salad featuring an Asian-inspired sesame-lime dressing. It is ready in under 15 minutes and works well for meal prep or as a light side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 large carrots, shredded or ribboned
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the carrots. Use a box grater to shred the carrots or a vegetable peeler to create thin ribbons. Place the prepared carrots in a medium bowl.
- Make the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, lime juice, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
- Combine. Pour the dressing over the carrots. Toss everything together until the carrots are evenly coated.
- Rest. Let the salad sit for at least 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. This step helps soften the carrots slightly.
- Serve. Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onion over the salad before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use a mandoline to create very thin carrot ribbons instead of shredding.
- This salad supports gut health and is often associated with hormone balance recipes due to the raw vegetable content.
- You can add 1/4 cup of chopped cilantro for extra freshness.
- This is a no cook carrot salad, perfect for quick meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 0