Carrot Ribbon Salad
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Carrot Ribbon Salad

About this Recipe

Carrot Ribbon Salad is a quick, refreshing, and vibrant dish made with thinly peeled carrot ribbons and crisp onions tossed in a light sesame-lime dressing. The combination of toasted sesame seeds, olive oil, and sesame oil gives it a rich, nutty flavor, while fresh cilantro adds brightness. Optional additions like tahini, date syrup, and garlic enhance the depth with creamy, sweet, and savory notes. Ready in just minutes, this salad is perfect as a light side dish or a fresh, healthy addition to any meal.

Cooking Steps

7 steps
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Step-by-Step Instructions:

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Peel the carrots and slice the onion:

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Use a vegetable peeler to peel the carrots into long ribbon strands. Use a mandoline on level 1 (or a sharp knife) to thinly slice the onion.

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Mix the salad:

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Toss all the ingredients together in a small mixing bowl. Taste and adjust the flavors to your liking (a heavy drizzle of the tahini and date syrup is recommended).

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Serve!

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Serve immediately while cold.

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Samay
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About this Recipe

Carrot Ribbon Salad is a quick, refreshing, and vibrant dish made with thinly peeled carrot ribbons and crisp onions tossed in a light sesame-lime dressing. The combination of toasted sesame seeds, olive oil, and sesame oil gives it a rich, nutty flavor, while fresh cilantro adds brightness. Optional additions like tahini, date syrup, and garlic enhance the depth with creamy, sweet, and savory notes. Ready in just minutes, this salad is perfect as a light side dish or a fresh, healthy addition to any meal.

Dietary Needs

Vegetarian Vegan Gluten-Free

Ingredients

11 items
Large Carrots, peeled
2
Small Red Onion, sliced (or 2 green onions, diced)
1/2
Toasted White Sesame Seeds
3 tbsp
Good Quality Olive Oil
1 tbsp
Toasted Sesame Oil (or more to taste)
1/2 tsp
Small Lime, juiced
1/2
Fresh Cilantro, finely chopped
1/4 cup
Garlic Clove, grated (Optional)
1
Tahini (Optional)
1 tbsp
Date Syrup (Optional)
1-2 tsp
Salt (or to taste) (Optional)
1/4 tsp

Recipe Author

Samay
Samay

Passionate recipe creator sharing delicious vegetarian and vegan recipes.

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