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Viral Carrot Salad

This viral carrot salad is made with crisp raw carrot ribbons tossed in a savory, tangy dressing of soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and chili crisp. The TikTok-famous carrot salad is fresh, crunchy, and ready in 15 minutes with no cooking. Make this easy carrot salad recipe as a healthy side, a light lunch, or a quick meal-prep snack.

By Sefa Tedik Published

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  1. Use a vegetable peeler to shave 1 pound peeled carrots into long, thin ribbons, rotating each carrot as you go. Place the ribbons in a large bowl.

  2. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil, 1 tablespoon chili crisp, 1 teaspoon maple syrup, and 2 grated garlic cloves.

  3. Pour the dressing over the carrot ribbons, add 2 sliced scallions, and toss well. Let the carrot salad sit for 10 minutes so the carrots soften slightly and absorb the flavor.

  4. Toss once more, then sprinkle with 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds and 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro and serve.

Tips

Thick carrots are easiest to peel into wide ribbons; stop when you reach the core and save it for snacking or soup. A julienne peeler gives you thin carrot strands instead of ribbons. Add 1 cup shelled edamame or ½ cup crushed peanuts to make the carrot salad more filling.

Storage

Store carrot salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; unlike leafy salads, it holds up well and the flavor deepens. Don't freeze.

Serving suggestions

Serve carrot salad with rice bowls, grilled salmon, dumplings, or chicken, or pack it for lunch with a hard-boiled egg.

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Viral Carrot Salad