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Shaved Rainbow Carrot Sesame Salad

Shaved Rainbow Carrot Sesame Salad: A Colorful Crunch Delight

Shaved Rainbow Carrot Sesame Salad is a vibrant, crunchy dish with a zesty sesame dressing, perfect for quick meals and impressive presentations.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 175
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups Rainbow Carrots Feel free to use regular carrots if desired.
  • 2 units Scallions Green onions work well as a substitute.
  • 1 cup Cilantro Omit if not preferred.
  • 1/4 cup Basil Mint can be a nice alternative.
For the Dressing
  • 1.5 tablespoons Sesame Seeds Toast them for enhanced flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Rice Vinegar Apple cider vinegar can substitute.
  • 3 tablespoons Sesame Oil Any neutral oil can work.
  • 2 tablespoons Tamari Coconut aminos are a soy-free option.
  • 1 tablespoon White Miso Tahini can be used instead.
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha Adjust to taste.
  • 1 tablespoon Coconut Sugar Honey or maple syrup can substitute.

Equipment

  • Knife
  • Blender
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Toast sesame seeds in a skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
  2. Wash and peel rainbow carrots. Shred or julienne them into thin pieces.
  3. Chop scallions, cilantro, and basil, then add to the bowl of carrots. Toss to combine.
  4. Blend rice vinegar, sesame oil, tamari, white miso, sriracha, coconut sugar, garlic, and ginger until smooth.
  5. Pour dressing over the carrot mixture and toss gently to coat evenly.
  6. Chill salad for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
  7. Before serving, top with extra toasted sesame seeds and red pepper flakes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 175kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 12000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For maximum crunch, dress the salad right before serving and store the dressing separately.

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