Spicy Carrot Ribbon Salad

By Adam Fisher
Published 4/29/2025
Dietitian Reviewed: Erin McNamara, RDN, LDN, CLT
Approved for These Diets:
Heart Healthy | Low Sodium | Gluten Free | Diabetic | GLP-1 | Low Cholesterol | Vegan | Vegetarian
Spicy Carrot Ribbon Salad
Photo Credit: Baldwin Publishing Staff Photographer

This Spicy Carrot Ribbon Salad is a quick, low sodium side dish (only 49mg of sodium per serving), ready in just 15-minutes! It’s a boldly flavored raw carrot salad recipe with a sweet and zesty combination of lime, garlic, fresh herbs, and a hint of agave nectar. And a fresh jalapeño brings the heat to this tasty dish (or skip it for a milder version). This easy carrot salad proves you don’t need salt to add delicious flavor. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or light lunches, it’s a vibrant and healthy recipe with a kick!

If you are looking for even more highly flavorful recipes without the salt, check out our delicious collection of low sodium recipes!

Total Time
15 minutes
Servings
4
Calories
92
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How to Make this Spicy Carrot Salad Less Spicy

If you are sensitive to spicy food, this carrot salad recipe can easily be modified to cater to your palate. In order to adjust the spice level, simply reduce the amount of jalapeño, remove the seeds before adding it into the salad, or omit it entirely to enjoy a sweeter, more zesty version.

Photo Credit: Baldwin Publishing Staff Photographer
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Ingredients

Recipe yields 4 servings

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How to Make Spicy Carrot Ribbon Salad

  1. Step 1

    Trim ends off carrots. Using a vegetable peeler, peel carrots into long ribbons. Place carrot ribbons in a large mixing bowl.

  2. Step 2

    In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, distilled white vinegar, agave nectar and garlic. Pour over carrot ribbons and toss to combine. Add jalapeño, pistachios, parsley, and black pepper; toss to combine.

  3. Step 3

    Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to blend together. Serve cold and enjoy. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:
1/2 cup

92
Calories
5
g
Fat
0
mg
Cholesterol
49
mg
Sodium
11
g
Carbs
1
g
Sat. Fat
2
g
Fiber
2
g
Protein
6
g
Sugars
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