Viral Tiktok Carrot Ribbon Salad Recipe
This Viral TikTok Carrot Ribbon Salad is a refreshing, crunchy, and flavorful dish featuring thin carrot ribbons tossed in a spicy, tangy dressing made with rice vinegar, lime juice, soy sauce, and chili crisp. Garnished with toasted sesame seeds and green onions, it’s a quick, vibrant salad perfect as a side or light snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 3 large carrots, peeled into ribbons (use a vegetable peeler)
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Spicy Tangy Dressing
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- Juice of half a lime
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil (toasted preferred)
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 clove garlic, finely grated
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger (optional)
- ½–1 teaspoon chili crisp (adjust for heat)
- Pinch of salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Carrot Ribbons: Peel your carrots into long ribbons using a vegetable peeler, rotating the carrot as you go to get even, wide strips. Once you reach the core, save it for snacking or vegetable broth.
- Chill Carrot Ribbons: Place the carrot ribbons in a bowl of ice water to keep them crisp and prevent sogginess while you prepare the dressing.
- Make Dressing: Whisk together rice vinegar, lime juice, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, honey or maple syrup, grated garlic, grated ginger (if using), chili crisp, and a pinch of salt. Taste and adjust sweetness or heat as desired.
- Toss Salad: Drain the carrot ribbons and transfer to a large bowl. Add sliced green onions and cilantro if desired. Pour the dressing over the ribbons and gently toss with hands or tongs until evenly coated and glossy.
- Garnish and Rest: Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds and extra green onions on top. Let the salad sit for 5–10 minutes to allow flavors to meld and carrots to soften slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a vegan version, use maple syrup instead of honey.
- Chili crisp amount can be adjusted based on preferred spice level.
- Peeling the carrots into ribbons creates a beautiful texture and presentation.
- Letting the salad sit before serving enhances flavor absorption.
- Can be served as a side dish or light appetizer.
- Leftover dressing can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Keywords: carrot ribbon salad, TikTok salad, spicy carrot salad, Asian salad, no-cook salad, crunchy salad, sesame dressing
