Turn Seasonal Red Carrots Into Ribbon Salad Perfect For Your 2026 Detox

By Akshara

December 31, 2025

Red winter carrots are naturally sweet and crisp, making them ideal for raw salads. Shaving them into ribbons keeps the texture light and helps the seasoning coat evenly, creating a salad that feels fresh without being heavy.

Ingredients

3 large red carrots Extra virgin olive oil Fresh lemon juice Salt Cracked black pepper Optional toasted seeds or fresh herbs

Step 1

Use a vegetable peeler to shave carrots into long, thin ribbons.

Step 2

Place in a bowl and season lightly with salt.

Step 3

Add lemon juice and olive oil and toss gently.

Step 4

Finish with pepper and optional seeds or herbs just before serving.