This Easy Carrot Salad with Asian Dressing is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that can be made in 10 minutes. It’s perfect for summer picnics, potlucks or as a healthy snack. Top it with scallions and sesame seeds for extra crunch.
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This carrot salad recipe is a hit on TikTok and other social media platforms and it’s easy to see why. It is crisp, tasty and quick to make. Plus the Asian dressing adds a sweet, tangy and spicy touch to every bite. All you need is a knife, peeler, and bowl you are good to go.
Carrots are a versatile ingredient! They can be roasted, steamed, seared or made into a delicious salad. This easy carrot salad is one of my favorite ways to use fresh carrots. It’s so simple to make, yet so satisfying and flavorful.
If you love this recipe, you will enjoy my Quick Crispy Air Fryer Carrot Chips, Crunchy Asian Cucumber Salad, Red and White Cabbage Coleslaw and Easy Honey Roasted Parsnips.
Why You Should Try This Recipe
- This carrot salad is quick and easy to make.
- It is refreshing and flavorful.
- This salad is budget-friendly.
- Customize the carrot salad to your taste.
Ingredients
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- Carrots: Select fresh, unbruised carrots to make this healthy carrot salad. Remove the top and the end before peeling.
- Soy sauce: Use good quality soy for the best flavor.
- Rice vinegar: This is a traditional Asian salad, but if you do not have this to hand, you can use apple cider vinegar instead.
- Chilli flakes: Sprinkle some chili flakes onto the carrots to add heat.
- Salt: To taste.
- Lime: A splash of lime juice for some flavor. If you don't have limes, you can swap this with lemon juice.
- Honey: For some sweetness. You can swap this with maple syrup.
- Green onions: Garnish with cilantro or parsley if you don't like green onions.
- Sesame seeds: For some crunch.
- Oil: Use olive oil or sesame oil for this recipe.
Tips and Substitutions
- Herbs: Add fresh herbs like mint, cilantro or parsley to the salad for more flavor and color.
- Add-ins: For more crunch and variety, add vegetables like cucumber, radish, cabbage, or bell pepper to the salad.
- Make-ahead: Shred the carrots and add them to an airtight container refrigerated for up to 24 hours. Make the dressing in a separate bowl or jar and refrigerate for up to three days. Pour the dressing over the carrots when you are ready to serve.
- Variations: This healthy carrot salad recipe is great because you can adjust each ingredient to suit your taste. For example, add less chili for a milder salad and more lime juice if you want a more tangy flavor.
- Soy sauce: This salad can be made vegan and gluten-free using tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Add-ins: Feel free to add different ingredients for more flavor. For example, add peanuts for extra crunch.
How to Make Carrot Salad
- Peel or shred the carrots for this salad. I used a vegetable peeler to make thin ribbons of carrots, but you can also use a grater or a food processor instead.
2. Add the carrots to a large bowl and set aside.
3. Add rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, lime juice, chili flakes and salt to the carrots.
4. Toss the carrots and adjust the seasoning if needed.
3. Finally, add the carrots to a plate, add scallions, sprinkle sesame seeds and chili flakes on top, and serve carrot salad as a snack or with Chinese Takeaway Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings, Easy Korean Chicken Wings, grilled BBQ chicken thighs or lemon pepper baked salmon.
Recipe FAQs
There are different variations of carrot salad. It can be made with soy sauce, vinegar and honey or mayonnaise salt and pepper.
If the carrots are washed correctly then there is no need to peel them before adding them to a salad.
This salad is best eaten fresh however, you can refrigerate it in an airtight container for up two days.
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Easy Carrot Salad with Asian Dressing
Equipment
- Peeler
- Salad bowl
Ingredients
- 4 carrots shaved
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- salt to taste
- 1 teaspoon chilli flakes
- sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1-2 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- A splash of lime or lemon juice
- 2.5 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Use a vegetable peeler, grater or food processor to make carrot ribbons. Transfer them to a large bowl.
- Whisk together rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, lime juice, chili flakes and salt in a small bowl. Drizzle over the carrot ribbons and toss well. Adjust the seasoning to your liking.
- Arrange the salad on a platter, garnish with scallions, sesame seeds and more chili flakes if desired. Enjoy as a light snack or pair with grilled chicken or salmon for a satisfying meal.
Notes
- Vegan: This salad can be made vegan and gluten-free by using tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Add-ins: Feel free to add different ingredients for more flavor. For example, add peanuts for extra crunch.
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