Cassie's Viral Raw Carrot Salad

🧡 Why You’ll Love This Carrot Salad

The hard part about making this salad was slicing the carrots. You will need a vegetable peeler or a mandoline to slice the carrots into thin ribbons. Just be careful. It's kind of like the Viral Cucumber and Sweet Pepper Salad.

PS I don't have many carrot recipes on this site so this is a first.

• Bold flavor from the soy + vinegar combo
• Crunchy & refreshing, perfect for warm weather
• Low effort, high reward — no cooking required
• A great way to sneak in a veggie side with your meal

🥣 Ingredients You’ll Need

If you keep these 3 ingredients in the pantry - Soy Sauce, Sesame Oil, and Rice Vinegar you can make just about an Asian dish you will ever want. All I had to get was the carrots.

• 2 medium carrots, peeled into ribbons or shredded
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar – Adds a tangy punch
• 1 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce – Umami depth - Sub coconut aminos or tamari if you're gluten-free or soy-free.
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil – Adds that nutty, toasty flavor. Don’t have it? Avocado oil or olive oil will work, but the flavor will be milder.
• ½ teaspoon honey or maple syrup – Optional, for a hint of sweetness
• Pinch of sea salt
• Toasted sesame seeds – Optional topping
• Optional: red pepper flakes, chopped green onion, or cilantro for garnish

🥗 Substitution Tips

• No sesame oil? Use olive oil or avocado oil, but you’ll miss that signature flavor.
• No rice vinegar? Apple cider vinegar works, but the taste will change.
• Soy-free? Use coconut aminos instead.

👩‍🍳 How to Make The Viral Carrot Salad

Step 1 Peel or shred the carrots into a bowl. I used a vegetable peeler.

Step 2 In a small dish, whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and optional honey.

Step 3 Pour dressing over carrots and toss well. Top with sesame seeds or other garnishes if desired. Let sit for 5 minutes to absorb flavor, then enjoy!