Description
My Fresh & Flavorful Carrot Ribbon Salad with Chicken turns the viral carrot salad into something way more satisfying. This healthier version packs in extra veggies and protein, making it a light yet filling dish that works as a full meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Pound rainbow carrots
- 1 Large zucchini
- 1 Large English cucumber
- 1 Roasted chicken breast, sliced
- 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon coconut aminos
- 3/4 Teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 Teaspoons powdered peanut butter
- 1/2 Teaspoon fresh lime juice
- 1/4 Teaspoon garlic granules
- 1/4 Teaspoon fresh ginger
- 1 Green onion
- 1/4 Cup cilantro
- 1/4 Teaspoon sesame seeds
- 1 Teaspoon roasted peanuts
- Small pinch of salt
Instructions
- Wash all produce. Rinse the carrots, zucchini, cucumbers, lime, green onions, cilantro, and a small piece of fresh ginger.
- Next, trim the ends of your veggies and peel them into long ribbons or thinner strips.
- Toss the veggie ribbons together and place them into a large bowl.
- Chop the cilantro and slice the green onions. Peel a small knob of ginger and grate it. Cut the lime in half.
- For perfectly roasted chicken, check out “How to Perfectly Roast Chicken Breasts” recipe on my website. You can find it here. Keep it simple with a sprinkle of salt, garlic granules, and ground ginger.
- For the dressing, combine the rice vinegar, coconut aminos, toasted sesame oil, powdered peanut butter, grated ginger, garlic granules, and salt in a small bowl or container. Mix everything together until smooth and fully combined.
- When ready to serve, add a portion of the veggie ribbons to a bowl and drizzle half of the dressing. Mix well so everything is evenly coated. Then pour the rest of the dressing on top.
- For a slightly softer texture, toss the vegetables with the dressing ahead of time and let them sit for a few minutes. If you prefer a crisp texture, toss everything together right before serving.
- The dressing makes one or two servings, depending on your preference.
- Top with thinly sliced roasted chicken, then finish with the green onions, cilantro, sesame seeds, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.
- Enjoy!