Black Pepper Free Ginger-Lime Carrot Ribbon Salad
Bright, tangy, and genuinely beautiful on the plate, this carrot ribbon salad is the kind of dish that makes people ask what's in it before they've even finished their first bite. Using a vegetable peeler to shave the carrots into long, delicate ribbons gives the whole salad an elegant, almost restaurant-worthy look with zero special equipment required. The dressing is where the magic happens — fresh lime juice, coconut aminos, grated ginger, honey, and a touch of turmeric come together into something zippy and deeply savory all at once. Avoiding black pepper in salad dressings can be trickier than it sounds since it sneaks into so many spice blends and bottled vinaigrettes, but every ingredient here is naturally free of it without any substitutions needed. A short rest at room temperature lets the ribbons soften just enough to soak up all that citrusy, gingery dressing before the cilantro and scallions go in for a final fresh lift. It works beautifully as a light lunch, a vibrant side dish, or even tucked into a grain bowl for something more substantial.
About FigFig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.
Learn more →Ingredients
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.
Want the full recipe?
Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!