Description
A vibrant and refreshing salad made with shaved rainbow carrots and a flavorful sesame dressing.
Ingredients
- 2 cups rainbow carrots, peeled and shaved into ribbons
- 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted
- 3 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shaved rainbow carrots, cucumber, red bell pepper, green onions, cilantro, and toasted sesame seeds.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat all the vegetables evenly.
- Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature, garnished with additional sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- For added crunch, include sliced radishes or snap peas.
- To make it a heartier dish, add cooked quinoa or grilled chicken for extra protein.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg