HORMONE BALANCING RAW CARROT RIBBON SALAD (EDIBLE SKINCARE)
on Jun 25, 2025
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Bright carrots are shaved into delicate ribbons and tossed with a punchy, Asian-inspired dressing for one crunchy, skin-loving bite.
This Hormone Balancing Raw Carrot Ribbon Salad is my twist on the trending raw carrot salad infiltrating Instagram and TikTok far and wide. Filled with fiber, raw carrots are also known to help bind excess estrogen, which is why they’re often known as a hormone-balancing food.
Carrots are a great source of beta-carotene, which the body converts into Vitamin A. Retinol, a common skincare ingredient, is a form of Vitamin A and supports cell regeneration.
So essentially, carrots are an easy way to get more Vitamin A into your body and nourish it from the inside out.
This bright, refreshing side dish is one way to incorporate skincare into your diet. I’m a firm believer that what you eat reflects how you feel, and even how you show up in the world.
In my latest ebook, Radiant Skin Reset, I delve into my personal acne journey and how adopting a wholesome diet changed my skin and life for the better.
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This carrot ribbon salad isn’t only delicious, but it’s basically edible skincare.
As mentioned, carrots are rich in skin-loving nutrients, but many of the other salad ingredients, including green onions, cashews, and sesame seeds, are skin lovers too. Read below for the benefits of these ingredients and for the super simple recipe.
You’re going to love it. Enjoy!
Key Ingredients for Raw Carrot Salad
Treat this no-cook carrot salad as part of your beauty routine, and you’ll never look back! Here’s what to keep in your fridge to throw this side dish together in a flash.
- Carrots: Trying to eat the rainbow? Start with rainbow carrots. These vibrant veggies are packed with antioxidants and micronutrients such as lutein, lycopene, and Vitamins C and K. If you can’t find rainbow carrots, regular carrots will work well too.
- Green Onions: Not as pungent as a regular onion, green onions add brightness and freshness to the dish. And bonus, they’re a great source of prebiotics, which are essential for gut health.
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Pin It- Garlic and Ginger: Pro tip: Grating garlic and ginger on a microplane is much quicker than chopping and helps distribute the flavor into every ribbon strand.
- Sesame Seeds: Tiny, but mighty sesame seeds contain phytoestrogens that mimic estrogen in the body, so they’re great for all women, no matter what stage of life you’re in. Sesame oil is also added to the dressing to enhance the flavor.
- Tamari: Used as a flavor enhancer, tamari is naturally gluten and soy-free. Coconut aminos is slightly sweeter but makes for a great substitute.
- Citrus Juice: I tested this with fresh lemon juice, but orange juice could also work great.
- Maple Syrup: This is optional, but a tad of maple syrup helps balance out the tangy, acidic notes of the dressing.
- Cashews: Adding a nice crunch, cashews contain magnesium and zinc. These nutrients can boost overall hormonal health. Toasted peanuts, almonds, or even sunflower seeds would be great too.
- Garnishes: To liven up the dish, I like to add some additional green onions, sesame seeds, chopped cashews, and microgreens. Microgreens have a high concentration of nutrients, including Vitamins A, C, K, and E.
How to Make Raw Carrot Ribbon Salad
Peel the carrots
Use a vegetable peeler to shave carrots into long ribbons. Add to a large mixing bowl.
Add aromatics and dressing ingredients
To the bowl, add green onion, garlic, ginger, sesame seeds, tamari, citrus juice, rice vinegar, sesame oil, chili crisp, and maple syrup, if using.
Toss to combine
Use clean hands or tongs to gently toss until everything is evenly coated and the carrots have slightly softened but remain crisp.
Finish with crunch AND SERVE
Fold in the toasted cashews. Taste and adjust the seasoning with more citrus, chili crisp, or salt if needed.
Garnish with extra cashews, sesame seeds, and optional herbs or microgreens. Serve immediately, or chill for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
More Hormone Balancing Recipes:
- Anti-Inflammatory Turmeric Chicken Stew
- Jennifer Aniston’s Herby Salad
- Honey Matcha Latte
- Chicken Lentil Stew with Spinach and Lemon
HORMONE BALANCING RAW CARROT RIBBON SALAD (EDIBLE SKINCARE)
Ingredients
- 8-9 medium rainbow carrots (or regular carrots, about 1 ¼ pounds), peeled into ribbons
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 clove garlic, finely grated or mashed
- ½ teaspoon fresh grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (plus more for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons gluten-free tamari (or coconut aminos)
- 1 tablespoon fresh citrus juice (I used lemon, but orange could also work great)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2-3 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or chili crisp)
- ½ teaspoon maple syrup (optional, for balance)
- ¼ cup chopped toasted cashews (plus more for topping)
Optional Garnishes:
- Extra sliced green onion
- Sesame seeds
- Chopped toasted cashews
- Microgreens
Instructions
Peel the carrots:
- Use a vegetable peeler to shave carrots into long ribbons. Add to a large mixing bowl.
Add aromatics and dressing ingredients:
- To the bowl, add green onion, garlic, ginger, sesame seeds, tamari, citrus juice, rice vinegar, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and maple syrup, if using.
Toss to combine:
- Use clean hands or tongs to gently toss until everything is evenly coated and the carrots have slightly softened but remain crisp.
Finish with crunch & serve:
- Fold in the toasted cashews. Taste and adjust the seasoning with more citrus, red pepper flakes, or salt if needed.
- Garnish with extra cashews, sesame seeds, and optional herbs or microgreens. Serve immediately, or chill for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I love anything Asian inspired (especially when you can make it healthy and delicious). I just tried this and I could eat this every week. It’s definitely a great way to incorporate raw foods into your diet.
So happy you love this one, Brit! Thank you so much!