Recipe

Imagine a bowl that’s pure sunshine: vibrant orange carrot ribbons, emerald edamame pops, toasty almonds, and a zesty sesame-ginger dressing that ties everything together with a sweet-tangy kiss. This Asian-inspired shaved carrot salad is light yet satisfying, perfect as a quick lunch, BBQ side, or meal-prep hero that actually stays crunchy for days.

The secret to its magic? Paper-thin carrot ribbons that drink up every drop of dressing while staying perfectly crisp. A little help from the Geedel Rotary Cheese Grater makes those ribbons effortless, but the real star is the flavor-packed bowl itself.

🥕Ingredients (Serves 4 as a side)

4 large carrots (any color — rainbow looks stunning)

1½ cups shelled edamame (thawed if frozen)

⅓ cup sliced or slivered almonds (toasted)

2 green onions, thinly sliced

Sesame seeds for garnish

Dressing

3 tbsp toasted sesame oil

2 tbsp rice vinegar

1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari

1 tbsp honey or maple syrup

1 tsp grated fresh ginger

Juice of ½ lime

Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

🥢Step-by-Step: Sunshine in a Bowl

1. Create the Carrot Ribbons

Peel the carrots, then use the fine shred blade on your Geedel Vegetable Chopper to turn them into long, silky ribbons. The uniform strands are what make this salad next-level gorgeous and delicious.

2. Toast & Toss

Lightly toast the almonds until golden and fragrant. Combine carrot ribbons, edamame, toasted almonds, and green onions in a large bowl.

3. Whisk the Dressing

In a small jar, shake together sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, ginger, lime juice, and red pepper flakes. Taste and adjust — want it sweeter? More honey. Tangier? Extra lime.

4. Dress & Serve

Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently (those delicate ribbons coat perfectly). Finish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Serve immediately or chill — it gets even better after an hour.

✨Tips & Twists

Protein Boost – Add grilled chicken, shrimp, or crispy tofu

Creamy Version – Stir in a dollop of tahini to the dressing

Spicy Kick – Thinly sliced fresh chili or chili crisp on top

Make-Ahead – Keeps beautifully for 3–4 days in the fridge (carrot ribbons don’t get soggy!)

🥗Conclusion: Your New Go-To Bright Bowl

This Shaved Carrot & Edamame Salad is proof that healthy can be insanely delicious. With the vegetable slicer turning ordinary carrots into silky, uniform ribbons in seconds, every bite is perfectly crisp, nutty, sweet, and tangy — the kind of dish people fight over at potlucks.