This shaved carrot salad recipe is the perfect quick and easy no-cook side dish. It’s inspired by the viral TikTok carrot salad trend and it’s so delicious.
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What is Shaved Carrot Salad?
Shaved Carrot Salad is the latest kitchen sensation, a dazzling, no-cook creation that's taking the TikTok world by storm with its simplicity and scrumptiousness.
Picture this: thin, ribbon-like strands of crisp, sweet carrots tangled up up playfully with tart, chewy cranberries and the creamy, crumbly goodness of feta cheese.
This salad is like a celebration of freshness, a whirlwind of flavors that come together in a harmonious blend that's as easy to whip up as it is delightful to devour.
Every forkful is a burst of sweet, savory and slightly spicy undertones.
This carrot salad recipe is a testament to the beauty of simple ingredients coming together to create something extraordinarily delicious.
Main Ingredients and Substitutions
- Carrots - If you don't like carrots, I would try another salad. You can swap out normal carrots for rainbow carrots.
- Lemon - If you don't have lemon, you could swap it for fresh lime juice or even a drizzle of vinegar. I recommend trying rice wine, red wine, champagne vinegar or even apple cider vinegar.
- Crumbled Feta - Crumbled feta adds the perfect zippy bite but if you don't like feta, you could sub it for goat cheese.
- Dried Cranberries - Dried cranberries add a delicious sweetness to the salad but if you're not into them, try swapping it out for chickpeas, dried cherries or even red currants.
- Toasted Sesame Seeds - The flavor the toasted sesame seeds bring to this recipe are rather nuanced but they still add so much! You could swap it for everything bagle seasoning if you don't have plain toasted sesame seeds.
- Honey - Honey just helps bring out the sweetness of the carrots but if you needed to swap it for a little sugar, you could absolutely do that.
- Crispy Chili Oil - If you don't like spicy, you could totally leave it out. But if you still wanted a little bit of heat but don't have crispy chili oil, you could try sriracha or a dash of cayenne.
How to make it
Making shaved carrot salad is a cinch!
The first thing you'll do is grab a vegetable peeler.
Hold the carrots from the top portion and gently shave this vegetable into long strips.
Place the long carrot ribbons in a bowl and drizzle with lemon juice and toss to coat.
Now add the cranberries, sesame seeds, honey and crispy chili oil (only if you are into spice!) and toss everything together once more.
Season with salt if needed before serving.
What goes with Shaved Carrot Salad?
This shaved carrot salad goes with so many things!
I recommend pairing it with:
- Teriyaki Tuna Tostadas
- Italian Grinder Crescent Ring
- Candied Jalapeno Deviled Eggs
- Grilled Turkey Cranberry Sandwich
- Roasted Feta Soup
- Creamy Gouda Mac and Cheese
- Avocado Grilled Cheese
- Gruyere Grilled Cheese
Frequently asked questions
Why is raw carrot salad good for you?
Munching on a raw carrot salad is like treating your body to a carnival of nutrients. It's a crunchy, colorful medley of vitamins and fiber. Each bite is a zesty, nutrient-packed party, where carrots bring their A-game in vision-boosting Vitamin A, and the added goodies like nuts or fruits turn it into a deliciously wholesome bash.
What happens to your body when you eat raw carrots?
When you crunch into raw carrots, you're inviting a burst of beta-carotene into your body. It's like a sunny superhero for your health, transforming into vitamin A for stellar vision and a glowing skin. Eating carrots is like garden party in your body. A place where fiber and antioxidants mingle and dance, aiding digestion and playing defense against pesky free radicals.
When should I eat a raw carrot salad?
A raw carrot salad is perfect as a sunny, vibrant lunchtime treat or as a crunchy, cheerful side that brightens up any dinner table, like a ray of culinary sunshine on your plate. It's your go-to dish when you crave something quick, refreshing, and bursting with nutrients, ideal for a midday pick-me-up or a light, wholesome evening fare.
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Recipe
Shaved Carrot Salad with Cranberries & Feta
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs Carrots
- ½ large Lemon juiced
- 1 6 oz container Crumbled Feta
- ½ cup Dried Cranberries
- 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Seeds
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 tablespoon Crispy Chili Oil (optional)
- 1 pinch Kosher Salt for seasoning
Instructions
- Using a vegetable peeler, shave carrots into long strips and place in a bowl.
- Drizzle with lemon juice and toss.
- Top with cranberries, sesame seeds, honey and crispy chili oil (only if you are into spice!) and toss everything together once more.
- Season with salt if needed before serving.