Seed Oil Free Ginger-Lime Carrot Ribbon Salad
Bright, tangy, and just a little bit funky from coconut aminos, 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 ribbons are shaved right from whole carrots using a vegetable peeler, which gives the salad a delicate, almost silky texture that's a serious upgrade from the usual shredded slaw situation. What makes this one stand out for anyone avoiding industrially processed oils is the dressing — it's built on extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lime juice, and real ginger, so there's no canola, soybean, or sunflower oil hiding in the mix. Coconut aminos bring that savory depth you'd normally get from soy sauce, and a touch of honey and turmeric round everything out into something genuinely complex. A short rest at room temperature lets the ribbons soften and soak up all that citrusy, gingery goodness before the cilantro and scallions go in. It's fresh, vibrant, and comes together with nothing but whole, recognizable ingredients — exactly what you want when you're cooking clean without sacrificing flavor.
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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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