Asian Carrot Salad
This Asian carrot salad is a light, refreshing side dish inspired by the viral TikTok recipe. With thinly shaved carrots, a sesame-soy vinaigrette, and crunchy toppings, it’s colorful, nutritious, and easy to prepare. This recipe celebrates simple ingredients and shows how vegetables can shine with the right flavors!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 102kcal
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari)
- 1 Tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 Tablespoon honey (or maple syrup)
- 1 small garlic clove, minced (~½ teaspoon)
- 1 Tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- Dash red pepper flakes (optional)
- 4–5 large carrots, peeled into ribbons with a vegetable peeler (~4 cups)
- 1 Tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, garlic, ginger, and optional red pepper flakes.
- Use a vegetable peeler to shave carrots into long ribbons. Add to bowl and toss until evenly coated.
- Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and cilantro before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 102kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 207mg | Potassium: 325mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 15042IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 1mg