This crunchy 5-Minute Soy and Sesame Shaved Carrot Salad uses just five simple ingredients and is absolutely packed with nutty, umami flavor! We use carrot ribbons to make the perfect quick and easy healthy side salad for pretty much any dish!

Shaved carrots with sesame seeds, parsley and lime with a fork spiraling some.

Friends, I hate to brag, but I was making this Soy and Sesame Shaved Carrot Side Salad longgggg before it went viral.

Yup, that’s right, I’ve been a fan (and testing it to perfection) for years. But as a Registered Dietitian, I’d be remiss not to say: while this easy carrot salad doesn’t have the magical healing powers TikTok might claim… it is still THAT delicious.

So what DOES this raw ribboned carrot salad have going on? Just a little something called bright, savory, nutty magic, with a punch of umami to keep things interesting!

And look, I’m no stranger to absolutely delicious and healthy salads, but I have a feeling this quick vegetable side dish might be your new favorite.

Ingredient flatlay of shaved carrot, soy sauce, sesame oil, sesame seeds and apple cider vinegar.

If you’re looking for the perfect pairing to this ribbon carrot salad? You NEED to try my 20-Minute Ginger Sesame Tofu with it! It’s so easy to make on the stovetop and is seriously protein-packed!

Meet Your New Favorite Way to Eat Carrots

Ribboned carrots in a bowl.
Throw the carrot ribbons in a bowl.
Shaved carrots with sesame seeds on them.
Drizzle the dressing ingredients!
Shaved carrot salad with parsley and lime to garnish.
Toss well and enjoy!
Shaved carrots with sesame seeds, parsley and lime with a fork spiraling some.
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5-Minute Soy and Sesame Shaved Carrot Salad

Servings: 2
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Author: Lauren McNeill, RD
This 5-Minute Soy and Sesame Shaved Carrot Salad uses just five simple ingredients and is absolutely packed with umami flavor! The perfect quick and easy side salad to pretty much any dish!
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Ingredients
 

  • 4 large carrots, shaved, I used a vegetable peeler
  • 1½ tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar, can be substituted with apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tsp soy sauce
  • 2 tsp sesame seeds

Equipment

  • 1 Vegetable peeler
  • 1 Small bowl

Instructions
 

  • Add the shaved carrots to a large bowl, then add the sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce and sesame seeds. Toss well to combine and enjoy!

Notes

You can save leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 2 days!
Serving: 0.5of the recipe, Calories: 175kcal, Carbohydrates: 15g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 415mg, Fiber: 4g
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