Celery 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 for the recipe before they've even finished their first bite. Wide, delicate carrot ribbons are shaved with a vegetable peeler, giving the salad an elegant, almost pasta-like texture that soaks up every drop of the dressing. That dressing is where the magic happens — fresh lime juice, coconut aminos, grated ginger, and a touch of honey come together into something zippy and deeply savory, with a warm golden hue from a pinch of turmeric. Because the whole thing is built from whole, straightforward ingredients, there's no need to scan labels for hidden celery derivatives or worry about processed flavor bases sneaking in. Fresh cilantro and sliced scallions finish it off with a pop of color and herby brightness. A short rest at room temperature lets the ribbons soften just enough to turn tender without losing their satisfying bite. It works beautifully as a light lunch, a vibrant side dish, or a meal-prep staple that holds up well as the flavors continue to develop.
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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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