This Asian carrot salad with oranges and coriander makes an Asian-inspired and easy-to-prepare perfect side dish.
Although I often make this salad during the summer when carrots peak, it’s a tasty dish to enjoy year-round. Inspired by a TikTok recipe, I added oranges and cilantro for an Asian-inspired twist.
Lately, I’ve been exploring different carrot dishes like carrot fries and ninjin shirishiri, and your feedback has been encouraging. So, here’s another carrot recipe to try out.
Why you will love this recipe?
- Carrots and oranges are rich in beta-carotene, vitamins, and minerals and making it a nutritious dish. I used the same combination in this orange and carrot soup.
- Raw carrots offer a refreshing and crunchy texture.
- With only 20 minutes to make and hassle-free, this recipe is quick and easy to prepare
- It’s gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and optionally Paleo.
The Ingredients to Make Nutritious Carrot Salad
This carrot salad makes a great appetizer or main dish with just a few simple ingredients.
Shred or shave the carrot?
In traditional French carrot salads, grated carrots are preferred because they easily absorb the classic vinaigrette with Dijon mustard and raisins. However, our version uses carrot ribbons, for a delightful crunch that still soaks up the flavors, as seen in this Carrot Souffle.
Carrots naturally sweeten the salad, and you can choose from different varieties, including baby carrots.
Oranges
Juicy oranges infuse the salad with a sweet, citrusy flavor. Packed with vitamin C, they also have immune-boosting properties.
Coriander
Fresh coriander leaves, known as cilantro, enhance the salad’s aroma with a hint of Asian flair. It also goes well with Moroccan Lamb Couscous.
Lime Juice
Beyond its citrusy brightness, lime juice brings a refreshing element and zesty kick to the salad. You can also use lemon juice, white wine vinegar or rice vinegar instead.
Red onion
The slightly sweet and peppery taste and red hue of red onion are perfect for this salad. If you find it too strong, you can replace it with a milder flavor of yellow onion.
Sesame Oil
For an Asian dressing, sesame oil works the best
Maple syrup (optional)
I didn’t use it in this recipe, but if you want to add sweetness to the dressing, maple, agave or orange syrup is a wise choice.
Sesame Seeds (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
Crunchy Carrot Salad Benefits and viral Tiktok
Raw carrot salad isn’t just a TikTok, Pinterest, or Instagram trend; it was originally designed by Dr. Ray Peat to help balance hormones. He noted that raw carrots contain a unique fiber that binds to endotoxins and excess estrogen, promoting their removal from the body. This can be especially helpful for women with estrogen dominance, a common cause of uncomfortable menstrual symptoms. By aiding in the elimination of excess estrogen, this salad can help ease these symptoms. (1)
Women who ate raw carrot salad once or twice a day reported relief from various menstrual discomforts. The salad is also good for gut health. For the best results, consume it on an empty stomach.
Asian Carrot Salad Recipe
This great side dish is easy to make and it’s ready in less than 20 minutes.
First step: Prepare the fruits and veggies
Wash, peel, and thinly ribbon the carrots using a vegetable peeler or mandoline.
Peel the oranges and onion and cut them into small cubes.
cut thinly the coriander and add it as the last ingredient just before serving.
