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Raw Carrot Salad

Zesty Raw Carrot Salad with Sweet Spicy Dressing Recipe

Enjoy a refreshing Raw Carrot Salad that's quick to prepare and full of vibrant flavors.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Healthy
Calories: 100

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1.25 pounds Carrots Shredded for the perfect crunch and natural sweetness
  • 0.25 cup Green Onions Thinly sliced for freshness
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds For garnish
For the Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar Provides tanginess
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice Juice from 1 small lime
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce Low-sodium for reduced salt
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil Adds deep flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Maple Syrup or Honey To balance the dressing’s flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Crisp For a hint of heat

Equipment

  • Y-shaped vegetable peeler
  • Mixing bowl
  • Small bowl
  • Whisk
  • tongs

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Wash 1 ¼ pounds of fresh carrots thoroughly under running water. Peel the carrots and use a Y-shaped vegetable peeler to create long, thin ribbons.
  2. In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar, the juice of 1 lime, 2 tablespoons of low-sodium soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon of sesame oil. Add 1 teaspoon of maple syrup or honey and 1 teaspoon of chili crisp. Whisk until well blended.
  3. Pour the dressing over the carrot ribbons in a mixing bowl. Use tongs to toss the carrots until evenly coated.
  4. Sprinkle ¼ cup of thinly sliced green onions and 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds over the salad. Serve immediately or let sit for a few minutes to meld flavors.
  5. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, stirring before serving again.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 220IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This salad can be made ahead of time and tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together.

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