Simple Raw, Vegan Carrot Ribbons with Creamy Cumin, Lime and Ginger Dressing
At this time of year, I want super easy, raw, vegan dishes that burst with summer flavors! I have no desire to be nesting in the kitchen or dealing with heavy textures or flavors. Salads like this are the best answer. Shave some carrots with your peeler, throw the dressing ingredients in your blender and in minutes, you have a delicious salad worthy of your best company.
I love the flavors in this one. Carrots love cumin which loves ginger, lime and garlic! Some scallions and parsley (or cilantro) finish the salad off beautifully and add that pop of flavor that I love so much.
Carrot Ribbon Salad with Creamy Cumin, Lime, and Ginger Dressing
SERVES 4
Dressing
- 3/4 cup cashews, soaked until soft, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup water
- 1 lime, juice from
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
- 1-inch knob of fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped (aprox. 2 teaspoons)
- pinch himalayan salt
- pinch fresh ground pepper
- Place all ingredients except garlic and ginger in high-speed blender. Blend until smooth.
- Add chopped garlic and ginger to the blender. Pulse until well combined.
Salad
- 5 cups carrot ribbons (approximately 4 carrots)
- 4 scallions, thinly sliced (only the white part)
- 1/2 cup fine dried coconut (not the sweetened kind)
- 2 sprigs cilantro or Italian parsley, roughly chopped.
- dressing (recipe above)
- To make shaved carrots, just use your veggie peeler and peel carrots.
- Toss together the carrots and scallions.
- Pour dressing over carrot mixture and toss to combine.
- Place some of the carrot salad on a plate and top with dried coconut and cilantro. A grind of fresh pepper is always nice, too!
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Laura wrote on August 6, 2015
I was afraid to try this as I have had a few fails with cashew based sauces before so…. Since I am not 100% raw, I thought I would try these flavors with Greek yogurt (dairy is a habit I love but I’m trying to break), but at the last moment I stayed strong and ran to the store for cashews to soak. This was so simple to make and the flavors were incredibly fresh. I ended up stuffing some butter lettuce and turned it into wraps. I look forward to possibly not adding as much water and using it as a dip for veggies at my next get together. Thank you again for another fantastic meal!
Susan wrote on November 2, 2015
You are so welcome! <3
Sarah | Well and Full wrote on July 30, 2015
I’ve been looking for raw salad inspiration and this is so unique and different! I love that you used carrot ribbons, that’s one of my favorite veggies to spiralize 🙂
Susan wrote on July 30, 2015
Thanks, Sara! They are fun, no?
Charleen wrote on July 30, 2015
My boys and I made this for dinner last night. My oldest (7) enjoyed peeling carrots and my youngest (3) had a blast helping me make the dressing. We all enjoyed it immensely, and the boys even asked for seconds! Thank you so much for sharing!!
Susan wrote on July 30, 2015
Hi, Charleen! I love hearing that your boys were involved. And that they loved it! I will have to label that one as “kid friendly” when we launch the new site! 🙂
Annette wrote on July 29, 2015
This sounds really simple and refreshing can’t wait to try the recipe and the dressings well so many variations you can use it with.
Thanks for sharing!!!!
Susan wrote on July 30, 2015
I hope you love it, Annette! The combination of flavors is pretty yummy!
Kathy wrote on July 29, 2015
I made this dressing today and it turned out delicious! I’m really happy! Thanks for sharing!
Susan wrote on July 29, 2015
Hi, Kathy! I love that you made it and I love that you are happy!!
Jon G wrote on July 29, 2015
It looks so light and full of flavor! Can’t wait to try it!
Susan wrote on July 29, 2015
I think you will be pleased, Jon! It is tasty! Cheers!
Sharon wrote on July 28, 2015
Certainly looking forward to trying this even if we have winter here. The same comment can apply about heavy foods in winter.
Susan wrote on July 29, 2015
Sharon, it’s going to be 103 here today. Hard to realize that it is winter down below!
Eileen wrote on July 28, 2015
This salad sounds fantastic! I may have to try that dressing on all the greens in the house too. 🙂
Susan wrote on July 29, 2015
The dressing loves the sweetness of the carrots. You might want to adjust a little for greens. Cheers!
Mildred Jones wrote on July 28, 2015
I’m going to try this recipe, it looks delicious and I know it’s going to taste great as well !!
Susan wrote on July 28, 2015
Thank you, Mildred! So glad you like it!