Beef Free Ginger-Lime Carrot Ribbon Salad
Bright, tangy, and impossibly fresh, this carrot ribbon salad is the kind of dish that makes people stop and ask what's in it. A standard vegetable peeler is all you need to transform humble carrots into elegant, silky ribbons that soak up every drop of the dressing. That dressing is where the magic happens — fresh lime juice, grated ginger, honey, and a touch of turmeric come together with coconut aminos for a savory-citrusy punch that feels anything but ordinary. Coconut aminos do the heavy lifting here in place of traditional soy sauce, keeping the whole thing completely free of animal products while delivering that satisfying umami depth. A short rest at room temperature lets the ribbons soften just enough to turn tender without losing their bite. Finished with cilantro, scallions, and optional lime zest, the result is vibrant, layered, and genuinely craveable. It works beautifully as a light lunch, a colorful side, or a starter that sets the tone for the whole meal.
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4 servings
For the salad
- 1 ½ lb large carrots (about 6 medium), peeled
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tsp honey
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
For serving
- 1 tsp lime zest (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Using a vegetable peeler, draw it firmly along the length of each peeled carrot to shave off long, thin ribbons, rotating the carrot a quarter-turn after every few passes. Continue until you reach the narrow core, then set the core aside or discard. Transfer the ribbons to a large mixing bowl.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, coconut aminos, olive oil, grated ginger, honey, turmeric, and 1/4 tsp salt until the honey is fully dissolved and the dressing is uniform.
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