Walnut Free Ginger-Lime Carrot Ribbon Salad
Bright, tangy, and just a little bit unexpected, this carrot ribbon salad is the kind of dish that turns a humble bag of carrots into something genuinely exciting. A simple vegetable peeler does all the heavy lifting, shaving the carrots into long, delicate ribbons that soak up the zesty lime and ginger dressing beautifully. The dressing itself — built on fresh lime juice, coconut aminos, honey, and a touch of turmeric — is bold without being overpowering, and it comes together in under a minute. Letting the ribbons rest for a few minutes before serving is the small but crucial step that softens their texture and lets every strand drink in that flavor. Fresh cilantro and scallions finish things off with a pop of color and a little sharpness that ties the whole bowl together. Because every ingredient here is whole and straightforward, there's no need to scan labels for hidden nut-based oils or worry about cross-contact — what you see is exactly what you get. It works beautifully as a light lunch, a vibrant side dish, or a make-ahead addition to a bigger spread.
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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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