BHA & BHT Free Ginger-Lime Carrot Ribbon Salad
Bright, tangy, and just a little bit unexpected, this carrot ribbon salad is the kind of dish that makes people ask for the recipe before they've even finished their plate. Each carrot is shaved into long, delicate strips using nothing more than a vegetable peeler, giving the salad a beautiful, almost silky texture that feels far more elegant than the effort involved. The dressing is where the magic happens — fresh lime juice, grated ginger, coconut aminos, and a touch of honey come together into something zippy and complex, with a warm golden hue from a pinch of turmeric. Every single ingredient here is whole and recognizable, which matters when you're trying to avoid synthetic preservatives like BHA and BHT that sneak into bottled dressings and processed condiments. Making the dressing from scratch takes about two minutes and completely sidesteps that concern. A short rest lets the ribbons soften and soak up all that flavor before fresh cilantro and scallions go in for a final, herby lift. Serve it as a vibrant side, a light lunch, or a colorful addition to any spread — it disappears fast either way.
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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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