Shaved Rainbow Carrot Sesame Salad boosts your health!
A vibrant and nutritious salad made with thinly shaved rainbow carrots and a delicious sesame dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Raw
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium rainbow carrots
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Wash and peel the rainbow carrots.
- Using a vegetable peeler, shave the carrots into thin ribbons.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey or maple syrup, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the shaved carrots and toss to combine.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds on top and garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Serve immediately or let it marinate for 10 minutes for enhanced flavor.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or cucumbers for extra crunch.
- This salad can be made ahead of time; just keep the dressing separate until ready to serve.
- Adjust the sweetness of the dressing according to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg