Eggless Ginger-Lime Carrot Ribbon Salad

Total time30 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time0 min

4.8

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Bright, citrusy, and just a little bit bold, this carrot ribbon salad is the kind of dish that makes people stop and ask what's in it. A simple vegetable peeler transforms whole carrots into elegant, silky strips that soak up every drop of the punchy ginger-lime dressing. Coconut aminos bring a subtle savory depth without any soy, while fresh ginger and ground turmeric give the whole bowl a warm, golden glow. The short rest time after tossing is key — those ribbons soften just enough to feel tender without losing their satisfying bite. Fresh cilantro and scallions finish it off with herby brightness, and a little lime zest on top takes it from weeknight side to something you'd genuinely be proud to serve at a dinner party. Because every component here is naturally free of eggs and relies on clean, whole ingredients, there's no label-reading stress — just a genuinely delicious salad you can throw together with confidence.

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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.

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