Sesame Ginger Carrot Salad

5 from 1 vote

These carrot salads have been all over my feed — and for good reason. I tested it, tweaked the dressing, and loaded it up with mango, edamame, and cilantro, and honestly? It completely lives up to the hype. My version is this Sesame Ginger Carrot Salad that is bright, fresh, and comes together in under 10 minutes, making it the perfect side dish, light lunch, or meal prep staple you'll want on repeat.

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Appetizer, Lunch

Servings:

Calories: 185kcal

Author: Allie Petersen

Ingredients

Salad

~4 cups carrot ribbons about 4–5 large carrots, peeled with a vegetable peeler
1 cup fresh mango diced (about 1 medium-sized mango)
2/3 cup shelled edamame thawed
1-2 green onions thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro roughly chopped
1-2 tbsp sesame seeds add as much as you like

Sesame Ginger Dressing

2 tbsp soy sauce or coconut aminos for gluten-free
1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
1 clove garlic minced
1-2 tsp fresh ginger finely minced (add more to taste)
juice of one fresh lime
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Peel and discard the rough outer skin of your carrots first. Then hold each carrot firmly by one end and use a vegetable peeler to shave long ribbons up and down the length of the carrot. Rotate the carrot as one side gets flat and keep going until you reach the narrow core — don't worry about using every last bit!
You should end up with close to 4 cups of carrot ribbons.
~4 cups carrot ribbons
Add the mango, edamame, green onions, and cilantro to the bowl.
1 cup fresh mango, 2/3 cup shelled edamame, 1-2 green onions, 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, garlic, lime juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, 1 clove garlic, 1-2 tsp fresh ginger , juice of one fresh lime, Salt and pepper to taste
Pour the dressing over the salad and stir until everything is evenly coated.
Taste and adjust salt or other flavors as needed. Add more ginger if you want that flavor to be more forward. Top with sesame seeds and serve immediately, or refrigerate for 30 minutes for best flavor. Enjoy!
1-2 tbsp sesame seeds

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