Citric Acid Free Carrot Ribbon Salad with Honey-Fig Dressing
Carrot ribbons might sound simple, but the technique of peeling them into long, silky strips transforms a humble root vegetable into something genuinely beautiful on the plate. Paired with juicy quartered figs, fresh parsley, and torn mint, this salad has a layered, almost luxurious quality that feels right at home at a dinner party or a quiet weekday lunch. The honey-fig dressing brings everything together with warmth from fresh ginger and a golden hint of turmeric, all whisked into a smooth, glossy emulsion with olive oil and apple cider vinegar. For anyone navigating a citric acid sensitivity, store-bought dressings and even many "natural" vinaigrettes can be a minefield — this one keeps things clean and straightforward with ingredients you can verify yourself. The short rest time after tossing is a small but important step, letting the ribbons soften just enough to soak up all that sweet, tangy dressing without losing their delicate texture. Folding in the figs and herbs at the very end keeps everything fresh and vibrant, so the colors stay stunning right up until you serve it.
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4 servings
For the salad
- 1 lb carrots (about 5 medium), peeled
- 6 fresh figs, stemmed and quartered
- ¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, roughly torn
- 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, roughly torn
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- ½ tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Using a vegetable peeler, draw long strokes down each carrot to create wide, thin ribbons, rotating the carrot as you go. Stop when you reach the narrow core. Place the ribbons in a large mixing bowl.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, grated ginger, turmeric, and salt until the dressing is smooth and emulsified.
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