Discover the viral carrot salad taking social media by storm
Image: Instagram / nehadeepakshah
A new kind of carrot salad has gone viral on social media, but it's nothing like the classic grated carrot and pineapple salad I grew up with.
This new viral salad features delicate ribbons of carrot with a yummy, tangy dressing.
The viral carrot ribbon salad, made famous by TikTok creators like Cassie Yeung, shows how a few simple ingredients and a cool look can go a long way.
All you do is use a vegetable peeler to turn carrots into long, thin ribbons, making a dish that looks great and is fun to eat.
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But the real secret is in the dressing. It's light, zesty, and full of flavour, and typically includes ingredients like: Soy sauce and rice wine vinegar for a savoury and tangy kick
Toasted sesame oil for a nutty taste
Grated garlic and ginger for a fresh, spicy flavour
A touch of honey or maple syrup for sweetness
Some chilli crisp for crunch and heat
It's easy to see why the salad has gone viral.
It looks great for those food Insta posts, and it's so simple to make. The hardest part of making this simple salad is peeling the carrots!
While it looks and tastes amazing, there's a health benefit from eating it, and people are calling it 'edible skincare' because carrots are so good for you.
Carrots are packed with vitamins and minerals that offer a whole bunch of benefits.
The humble veggie is loaded with beta-carotene, a powerful antioxidant that our bodies turn into Vitamin A, which is important for healthy skin, helping to repair tissue and protect against sun damage.
We all know that, as mom used to say, it's good eyesight, especially in dim light.
The antioxidants in carrots, along with those in garlic and ginger, help fight off bad stuff in your body and protect your cells.
Carrots are rich in fibre, which helps with digestion and keeps you feeling full.
Next time you want to impress your friends when inviting them over for dinner, wow them with this simple and tasty salad.
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