Description
Shaved Rainbow Carrot Sesame Salad is a delightful and vibrant dish that adds a splash of color and flavor to any meal. This quick and healthy salad showcases the natural sweetness of fresh carrots, enhanced by a tangy sesame dressing. Perfect for potlucks, weeknight dinners, or lunchboxes, it pairs beautifully with grilled proteins like chicken or fish and makes for a refreshing standalone dish. Easy to prepare in just 20 minutes, this salad is not only nutritious but also versatile, allowing you to mix in your favorite herbs or veggies. Enjoy this crunchy delight that’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 lbs (680g) rainbow carrots
- 1/4 cup scallions
- 2 tbsp cilantro
- 2 tbsp basil
- 1 1/2 tbsp sesame seeds
- 3 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 1/2 tbsp low sodium Tamari (or soy sauce)
- 1 tbsp white miso
- 1 tsp sriracha
- 1 tsp coconut sugar
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp grated ginger
Instructions
- Toast sesame seeds in a pan over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until fragrant.
- Wash and peel the carrots; julienne them into thin strips.
- In a large bowl, combine julienned carrots with chopped scallions, cilantro, and basil.
- Blend dressing ingredients until smooth; pour over carrot mixture and toss well.
- Chill for at least an hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No cooking involved
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg