The Best Carrot Salad You’ll Ever Make
Jump to RecipeIf you’re looking for a salad that’s anything but boring, this is it.
It’s crunchy, juicy, slightly sweet, and coated in the most dreamy, creamy ginger peanut dressing.
This is one of those recipes that tastes even better after it sits for a bit—when the carrots soften slightly and soak up all that flavor. It’s fresh, nourishing, and honestly… a little addictive. Perfect as a light meal, a side dish, or something to meal prep and keep in the fridge.
Why You’ll Love This Salad
- Nutrient-dense & hydrating – carrots and cucumber bring fiber and hydration
- Gut-friendly – fresh ginger and garlic support digestion
- Naturally sweet + savory – mango + peanut dressing = magic
- Meal prep friendly – holds up beautifully in the fridge
- Totally customizable – add tofu, edamame, or noodles to make it a full meal
The Best Carrot Salad You’ll Ever Make
Prep time: 15 min Total time: 15 Serves: 2 to 4 people
Ingredients:
Salad
- 6–8 carrots, shredded
- 1 English cucumber, shredded
- 4 green onions, sliced
- 1 ripe mango, sliced into strips
- Handful of fresh cilantro
Creamy Ginger Peanut Dressing
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup peanut butter (cashew or almond butter will work as well)
- 1 tbsp coconut aminos (or soy sauce)
- 1 tsp maple syrup (or more to taste)
- 1/4 tsp salt (optional)
- 1/4 cup water or more to desire consistency
Instructions
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Prep the veggies
Shred the carrots and cucumber using vegetable peeler julienne, slice the green onions, and slice the mango into strips, and roughly chop the cilantro. -
Make the dressing
Add all dressing ingredients to a small blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
No blender? Finely mince the garlic, grate the ginger very small, and put everything in the jar and shake well until combined. -
Combine
Toss the salad in the bowl with the dressing until everything is well coated. -
Let it sit (don’t skip this!)
Let the salad sit for at least 10 minutes before serving.
The carrots soften slightly and absorb all that flavor while still staying deliciously crunchy. -
Top & serve
Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds or toasted chopped peanuts for extra crunch.
Nutrition (Approximate, per serving — based on 4 servings)
- Calories: ~240 kcal
- Fat: ~11 g
- Protein: ~7 g
- Carbohydrates: ~32 g
- Sugars: ~16 g
- Fiber: ~6–7 g
(Values are estimates and will vary slightly depending on exact ingredient sizes and peanut butter used.)
