Emulsifier Free Ginger-Lime Carrot Ribbon Salad
Bright, tangy, and just a little bit funky from fresh ginger, this carrot ribbon salad is the kind of side dish that makes people ask for the recipe before they've even finished their plate. The dressing comes together by simply whisking lime juice, coconut aminos, olive oil, honey, and a pinch of turmeric — no emulsifiers, no additives, no mystery ingredients that require a label check. That matters more than you'd think, because so many bottled dressings and store-bought sauces sneak in lecithins, polysorbates, or other stabilizers that people avoiding emulsifiers have to constantly watch for. Here, everything is whole and straightforward, and the olive oil and lime juice blend beautifully on their own. The ribbons themselves are made with nothing more than a vegetable peeler and a little patience — long, delicate strips of carrot that soften just enough after a short rest in the dressing without going limp. Cilantro and scallions add freshness and a little bite, while optional lime zest on top gives it a fragrant finish that feels genuinely restaurant-worthy. It's clean, colorful, and completely satisfying without a single shortcut ingredient.
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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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