Carrot Ribbon Salad

The TikTok-viral shaved carrot salad with a bold sesame-soy dressing and crispy chili oil. Refreshing, crunchy, and bursting with umami flavor in every bite.

Prep
15 min
Cook
0 min
Servings
4
Calories
150
Difficulty
Easy
Cuisine
Asian
Carrot Ribbon Salad - Lunch recipe

Ingredients

  • • 6 large carrots, peeled into ribbons
  • • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • • 1 tablespoon chili crisp or chili oil
  • • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • • 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
  • • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Use a vegetable peeler to shave carrots into thin ribbons. Place in a large bowl.
  2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili crisp, garlic, and maple syrup.
  3. Step 3: Pour dressing over carrot ribbons and toss gently to coat evenly.
  4. Step 4: Let marinate for at least 10 minutes (or up to 1 hour in the fridge for best flavor).
  5. Step 5: Top with sliced green onions, sesame seeds, and fresh cilantro.
  6. Step 6: Serve chilled as a side dish or light lunch.