Ingredients
Salad
- 400 g carrots about 4 large carrots; washed, trimmed and peeled
- 2 scallions about 30 g, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds 9 g
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar 30 ml
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil 10 ml
- 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce 15 ml
- 1 teaspoon honey 7 g; or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger 5 g
Equipment
- Vegetable peeler
- Knife and cutting board
- Large mixing bowl
- Small bowl and whisk
- Serving tongs
Instructions
Prepare and dress
- Wash the carrots under running water, then trim and peel. Lay each carrot on a cutting board and shave long, thin ribbons with a vegetable peeler, rotating as needed. Stop before the narrow core becomes difficult to hold safely; save that piece for another use.
- Whisk the rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, honey and ginger together in a small bowl until the honey dissolves.
- Put the carrot ribbons and sliced scallions in a large bowl. Add the dressing and toss gently with tongs until the ribbons are evenly coated.
- Let stand for 5 minutes, toss again, and sprinkle with the toasted sesame seeds. Taste a ribbon and adjust the vinegar or soy sauce if needed. Serve promptly for the firmest texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 87kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 1.8gFat: 3.7gFiber: 3.1g
Video
Notes
Estimated nutrition per one-quarter of the salad, calculated from representative carrot, scallion, sesame-seed, sesame-oil, honey and ginger values plus reduced-sodium soy sauce. Brands and retained dressing vary. Contains sesame and soy; soy sauce may contain wheat.
Video credit: The Cooking Foodie, Easy Asian Carrot Ribbon Salad (10-Minute Recipe). This card uses a smaller carrot quantity, more vinegar relative to oil, more ginger and a brief resting step; the creator demonstrates the same ribbon-peeling and ginger-sesame dressing approach. Follow this card's measurements.
For preparation ahead, refrigerate washed, dried ribbons and dressing separately. Dress near serving; refrigerate leftovers promptly and expect a softer texture.