Description
Shaved Rainbow Carrot Sesame Salad is a fresh, vibrant, and crunchy salad made with thinly shaved carrots, tossed with a nutty sesame dressing. Bright, healthy, and perfect as a side or light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 4–5 rainbow carrots, shaved or thinly sliced
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- Optional: a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat
Instructions
Instructions
- Prepare carrots: Shave carrots using a vegetable peeler or mandoline. Place in a large bowl with green onions and cilantro.
- Make dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Toss salad: Pour dressing over carrots and toss to combine.
- Serve: Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately or chill for 15 minutes to enhance flavors.
Notes
For extra crunch, add thinly sliced bell peppers or snap peas. Can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 1 day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: rainbow carrot salad, sesame salad, raw vegetable salad, healthy side dish
