Shaved Rainbow Carrot Sesame Salad: Vibrant & Healthy
This Shaved Rainbow Carrot Sesame Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that adds a burst of color and flavor to your table. With delicate carrot ribbons tossed in a nutty sesame dressing, it’s a delightful way to enjoy your veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
- Rainbow Carrots
- Toasted Sesame Oil
- Rice Vinegar
- Soy Sauce
- Fresh Ginger
- Fresh Garlic
- Sweetener (Honey, Maple Syrup, or Agave Nectar)
- Sesame Seeds (Toasted white or black)
- Chili Flakes (Optional)
- Fresh Herbs (Cilantro or Green Onions, Optional)
- Protein Addition (Grilled Beef, Pan-Seared Tofu, or Edamame Beans, Optional)
Instructions
- Wash and peel the rainbow carrots. If they're organic and you like the skin, you can leave it on.
- Using a vegetable peeler or a mandoline, shave the carrots lengthwise into thin ribbons.
- Transfer all the carrot ribbons into a large mixing bowl.
- In a small bowl or jar, combine the dressing ingredients: toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce (or tamari/coconut aminos), grated fresh ginger, minced garlic, and your chosen sweetener. Add chili flakes if desired.
- Whisk vigorously until the dressing is well combined and emulsified. Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed.
- Pour the prepared sesame dressing over the shaved rainbow carrots in the large mixing bowl.
- Using tongs or clean hands, gently toss the carrots with the dressing until evenly coated.
- For the best flavor, cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes.
- Just before serving, sprinkle generously with toasted sesame seeds and add fresh herbs if using. Serve chilled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: If rainbow carrots aren't available, regular orange carrots will work fine. For a gluten-free alternative, use tamari instead of soy sauce. Adjust the dressing to your taste by adding more sweetness or acidity as needed.