Peanut Free Carrot Ribbon Salad with Honey-Fig Dressing
Carrot ribbons might sound simple, but the technique of peeling each carrot into long, silky strips transforms a humble vegetable into something genuinely beautiful on the plate. Those wide, thin ribbons soak up the honey-fig dressing as they rest, softening just enough to feel luxurious without losing their fresh snap. The dressing itself is a bright, warming blend of apple cider vinegar, honey, grated ginger, and turmeric — sweet, tangy, and just a little earthy all at once. Quartered fresh figs bring a jammy richness that plays off the carrots perfectly, while torn parsley and mint keep everything tasting clean and vibrant. Every ingredient here is naturally free from peanuts and peanut derivatives, so there's no label-reading stress or ingredient swapping required — just straightforward, wholesome produce and pantry staples. It comes together in one bowl with minimal cleanup, making it an easy choice for a weeknight side or a showstopper addition to a dinner spread. The ten-minute rest before adding the figs and herbs is a small step that makes a big difference, so don't skip 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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