If your feed has been flooded with crunchy carrot ribbons and a tangy, umami dressing — you’re not alone. This viral carrot salad with rice vinegar and soy sauce is simple, crave-worthy, and surprisingly addictive. It’s basically a 5-minute salad that makes you feel like you know what you’re doing in the kitchen.
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🧡 Why You’ll Love This Carrot Salad
The hard part about making this salad was slicing the carrots. You will need a vegetable peeler or a mandoline to slice the carrots into thin ribbons. Just be careful. It’s kind of like the Viral Cucumber and Sweet Pepper Salad.
PS I don’t have many carrot recipes on this site so this is a first.
Bold flavor from the soy + vinegar combo
Crunchy & refreshing, perfect for warm weather
Low effort, high reward — no cooking required
A great way to sneak in a veggie side with your meal
🥣 Ingredients You’ll Need
If you keep these 3 ingredients in the pantry – Soy Sauce, Sesame Oil, and Rice Vinegar you can make just about an Asian dish you will ever want. All I had to get was the carrots.
2 medium carrots, peeled into ribbons or shredded
1 tablespoon rice vinegar – Adds a tangy punch
1 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce – Umami depth – Sub coconut aminos or tamari if you’re gluten-free or soy-free.
1 teaspoon sesame oil – Adds that nutty, toasty flavor. Don’t have it? Avocado oil or olive oil will work, but the flavor will be milder.
½ teaspoon honey or maple syrup – Optional, for a hint of sweetness
Pinch of sea salt
Toasted sesame seeds – Optional topping
Optional: red pepper flakes, chopped green onion, or cilantro for garnish
🥗 Substitution Tips
No sesame oil? Use olive oil or avocado oil, but you’ll miss that signature flavor.
No rice vinegar? Apple cider vinegar works, but the taste will change.
Soy-free? Use coconut aminos instead.
👩🍳 How to Make The Viral Carrot Salad
Step 1 Peel or shred the carrots into a bowl.
Step 2 In a small dish, whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and optional honey.
Step 3 Pour dressing over carrots and toss well. Top with sesame seeds or other garnishes if desired. Let sit for 5 minutes to absorb flavor, then enjoy!
💡 Pro Tips
Use a julienne peeler if you want matchstick-style carrots instead of ribbons.
Double the dressing to use on other veggies or salads!
Meal prep tip: Store undressed carrots separately and toss with dressing before eating.
🍴 Serving Suggestions
Serve with rice bowls, stir-fry, or grilled chicken
Add to spring rolls or wraps
Use as a crunchy topping for noodle bowls or ramen
If you tried this Viral Carrot Salad orany other recipe on my website, please please leave a 🌟 star rating and let me know how you go in the 📝 comments below. I love hearing from you! Follow along on Tiktok @jennarecipediaries
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If your feed has been flooded with crunchy carrot ribbons and a tangy, umami dressing — you’re not alone. This viral carrot salad with rice vinegar and soy sauce is simple, crave-worthy, and surprisingly addictive.
Ingredients
2 medium carrots
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp low-sodium soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
½ tsp honey or maple syrup
Pinch of sea salt
Toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
Step 1 Peel or shred the carrots into a bowl.
Step 2 In a small dish, whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and optional honey.
Step 3 Pour dressing over carrots and toss well. Top with sesame seeds or other garnishes if desired. Let sit for 5 minutes to absorb flavor, then enjoy!
Notes
No sesame oil? Use olive oil or avocado oil, but you’ll miss that signature flavor.
No rice vinegar? Apple cider vinegar works, but the taste will change.
Prep Time: 5 min
Yield: 4
Category: Easy
Method: Slice
Cuisine: American
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