If your feed has been flooded with crunchy carrot ribbons and a tangy, umami dressing — you’re not alone. This viral carrot salad with rice vinegar and soy sauce is simple, crave-worthy, and surprisingly addictive. It’s basically a 5-minute salad that makes you feel like you know what you’re doing in the kitchen.
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🧡 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!
💡 Pro Tips
- Use a julienne peeler if you want matchstick-style carrots instead of ribbons.
- Double the dressing to use on other veggies or salads!
- Meal prep tip: Store undressed carrots separately and toss with dressing before eating.
🍴 Serving Suggestions
- Serve with rice bowls, stir-fry, or grilled chicken
- Add to spring rolls or wraps
- Use as a crunchy topping for noodle bowls or ramen
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Viral Raw Carrot Salad
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Easy
- Method: Slice
- Cuisine: American
Description
If your feed has been flooded with crunchy carrot ribbons and a tangy, umami dressing — you’re not alone. This viral carrot salad with rice vinegar and soy sauce is simple, crave-worthy, and surprisingly addictive.
Ingredients
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- 2 medium carrots
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- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
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- 1 tsp low-sodium soy sauce
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- 1 tsp sesame oil
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- ½ tsp honey or maple syrup
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- Pinch of sea salt
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- Toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
Step 1 Peel or shred the carrots into a bowl.
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!
Notes
- 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.
- WW points: 2
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 7g
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: .05g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
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