Cinnamon Free Ginger-Lime Carrot Ribbon Salad
Bright, tangy, and genuinely refreshing, this carrot ribbon salad is the kind of dish that looks impressive but comes together with minimal effort. Long, delicate carrot ribbons are shaved right from whole carrots using a vegetable peeler, giving the salad a beautiful, almost silky texture that holds up beautifully to the bold dressing. That dressing — built on fresh lime juice, coconut aminos, grated ginger, and a touch of honey — delivers a punchy, savory-sweet flavor without leaning on any warming spices that could be a problem. Turmeric adds a gorgeous golden hue and a subtle earthiness, while fresh cilantro and scallions bring brightness and bite to every forkful. A short rest at room temperature lets the ribbons soften just enough to soak up all that flavor, so by the time you're ready to serve, the whole salad tastes like it's been marinating for hours. It's a smart, clean-ingredient choice for anyone navigating spice sensitivities, since every component is straightforward and easy to verify. Finish with a little lime zest if you have it — it takes the citrus note from great to absolutely electric.
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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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