Shaved Rainbow Carrot Sesame Salad: A Refreshing Twist on Taste
A colorful and refreshing twist on salad with a delightful sesame dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Raw
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 rainbow carrots
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1 cucumber
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
Instructions
- Using a vegetable peeler, shave the carrots into thin ribbons.
- Dice the cucumber and chop the cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and honey.
- In a large bowl, combine the shaved carrots, cucumber, and cilantro.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- For added crunch, consider adding chopped nuts.
- Best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to a day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg