Zesty Carrot Salad

If you’re looking for a vibrant, refreshing, and nutrient-packed side dish, this carrot salad is the perfect addition to your weekly meal rotation. It’s crisp, tangy, and has a subtle kick from jalapeño and ginger that makes every bite pop with flavor. Whether you’re serving it alongside grilled proteins, packing it for a picnic, or just want something light and satisfying, this easy carrot salad will become your favorite. Bonus: it’s meal prep friendly and full of ingredients that support digestive health.

Serves 1

Ingredients

For the Salad:

5 medium carrots, peeled and shredded
1 green onion, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 small jalapeño, diced thinly
Pinch of salt

For the Dressing:

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon coconut aminos (or low-sodium soy sauce)
1 tsp freshly grated ginger
1 tsp lime zest
Juice of ½ a lime

Method

1. Prepare the vegetables: Start by peeling and shredding the carrots. Place them in a large mixing bowl. Add the sliced green onion, minced garlic, and finely chopped jalapeño.

2. Make the dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, coconut aminos, grated ginger, lime zest, and lime juice until well combined.

3. Toss the salad: Pour the dressing over the carrot mixture. Add a pinch of salt to taste, then toss everything together until evenly coated.

4. Let it rest: For best flavor, let the salad sit for 10–15 minutes before serving. This gives the carrots time to absorb the dressing and become even more flavorful.

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Xoxo,
Yovana