Name: Asian Carrot Cucumber Ribbon Salad Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 4 large carrots (peeled); 2 Lebanese cucumbers; Large handful fresh cilantro; Large handful fresh mint; 2 tablespoons tamari; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 2 teaspoons sesame oil; 1 teaspoon honey; 1 clove garlic (minced); 1 teaspoon grated ginger; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds; 2 tablespoons fried onions

Description

This vibrant Asian Carrot Cucumber Ribbon Salad offers a refreshing blend of crunchy vegetables, fresh herbs, and a tangy, savory dressing. Perfect as a light lunch or a colorful side dish, the salad combines thin ribbons of carrot and cucumber with fresh cilantro, mint, sesame seeds, and crispy fried onions for satisfying texture and bold flavors.

Ingredients

Vegetables

4 large carrots (peeled)
2 Lebanese cucumbers
Large handful fresh cilantro
Large handful fresh mint

Dressing

2 tablespoons tamari
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon honey
1 clove garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon grated ginger

Toppings

2 tablespoons sesame seeds
2 tablespoons fried onions

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Instructions

Make dressing: In a small jar, combine tamari, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Secure the lid tightly and shake vigorously until all ingredients are well mixed and the dressing is emulsified.
Prepare vegetables: Using a vegetable peeler, slice the peeled carrots and Lebanese cucumbers into thin ribbons. Collect these ribbons in a large salad bowl, ensuring even thickness for a pleasant texture.
Assemble salad: Add the fresh cilantro, fresh mint, and sesame seeds to the bowl of vegetable ribbons. Pour the prepared dressing evenly over the salad. Using clean hands, toss everything gently but thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly with the dressing.
Serve: Arrange the dressed salad on individual serving plates, piling it high for an appealing presentation. Garnish with extra sesame seeds, fresh mint, cilantro, and the crispy fried onions for an added burst of flavor and crunch. Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh, crisp textures.

Notes

For a gluten-free version, ensure the tamari used is certified gluten-free.
You can substitute honey with maple syrup or agave for a vegan option.
Use fried shallots if fried onions are unavailable for similar taste and texture.
This salad is best served fresh to maintain the crispness of the vegetables.
Adjust the amount of garlic and ginger according to your preference for more pungency or mildness.