Food Recipes Shaved Carrot Salad Be the first to rate & review! Colorful carrot ribbons get coated in a creamy tahini dressing spiked with punchy ginger and umami-rich soy sauce. By Lidey Heuck Published on March 24, 2024 Rate PRINT Share Close Photo: Jennifer Causey Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 15 mins Servings: 6 Jump to Nutrition Facts If you’re looking for a fresh side salad that’s a little bit punchy and a little bit creamy, you’ve met your match. Lidey Heuck brings us this shaved carrot salad recipe in her new cookbook Cooking in Real Life. It’s incredibly simple to whip up and does not skimp on flavor. Bright ginger balances the saltiness of soy sauce in a creamy tahini dressing that’s further enhanced with wisps of garlic. Sliced scallions and toasted sesame seeds add final touches of flavor and texture. It’s a colorful and healthy side salad that goes well with grilled meats, steamed fish, and even sushi at home. Bulk it up and make it a meal. Double the quantities of the dressing, whisk together, and set aside. Add cooked rice noodles, lettuce, and shredded chicken or seared tofu to the carrot ribbons and dress as desired. Ingredients 3 Tbsp. tahini 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 3 Tbsp. seasoned rice vinegar 2 tsp. grated fresh ginger (from a 3-in. piece) 1 tsp. soy sauce or tamari 1 small clove garlic, grated (about 1/2 tsp.) 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 6 medium carrots, trimmed and peeled 1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions (from 2 or 3 scallions) 1 tsp. sesame seeds, toasted (optional) Directions Whisk tahini, oil, vinegar, ginger, soy sauce, garlic, and salt in a medium bowl until just combined. Add 1 tablespoon cold water and whisk until smooth and creamy. Shave carrots into long ribbons with a mandoline or vegetable peeler and place in a large bowl. (If you’re using a vegetable peeler, hold each carrot flat against the cutting board with your hand and peel with the other hand.) Chop any leftover carrot pieces into matchsticks; add carrot matchsticks and scallions to carrot ribbons. Pour dressing over carrots; use tongs to toss until evenly coated. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, if desired. Serve chilled or at room temperature. Store the salad in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 128 Calories 11g Fat 6g Carbs 2g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 128 % Daily Value * Total Fat 11g 14% Saturated Fat 2g 8% Cholesterol 0mg 0% Sodium 192mg 8% Total Carbohydrate 6g 2% Dietary Fiber 2g 7% Total Sugars 2g Protein 2g 4% Vitamin C 4mg 4% Calcium 36mg 3% Iron 1mg 4% Potassium 174mg 4% *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.