You NEED to try this carrot salad
You NEED to try this carrot salad is a easy American recipe that serves 4. 100 calories per serving. Recipe by thrivingonplants on YouTube.
Prep: 10 min | Cook: PT0M | Total: 45 min
Cost: $1.67 total, $0.42 per serving
Ingredients
- 4 medium Carrots (peeled into long thin strips (julienne))
- 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 2 tablespoons Lime Juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce (low sodium preferred)
- 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil (toasted sesame oil for flavor)
- 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup (pure maple syrup)
- ½ teaspoon Salt (fine sea salt)
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper (freshly ground)
- 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds (toasted)
- 2 stalks Green Onion (thinly sliced)
Instructions
Create carrot ribbons
Using a vegetable peeler, run the blade lengthwise down each carrot to produce long, thin strips resembling ribbons. Collect the strips in a large mixing bowl.
Time: PT3M
Prepare the dressing
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, fresh lime juice, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, maple syrup, salt, pepper, toasted sesame seeds, and sliced green onion until the mixture emulsifies.
Time: PT5M
Toss carrots with dressing
Pour the dressing over the carrot ribbons in the mixing bowl. Toss gently until every strip is evenly coated.
Time: PT2M
Chill (optional)
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld before serving.
Time: PT30M
Temperature: 4°C
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 100
- Protein
- 2 g
- Carbohydrates
- 12 g
- Fat
- 5 g
- Fiber
- 3 g
Dietary info: Vegan, Plant‑based, Gluten‑Free (if using tamari or gluten‑free soy sauce)
Allergens: Soy, Sesame
Last updated: April 19, 2026






