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Shaved Rainbow Carrot Sesame Salad

A vibrant and refreshing salad featuring thinly shaved rainbow carrots, tossed with a sesame dressing and topped with sesame seeds.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian, Fusion
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 4 medium rainbow carrots peeled and shaved
  • 1 cup cucumber thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1/4 cup green onions sliced
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds toasted
Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated

Method
 

Prepare the Vegetables
  1. Using a mandoline slicer, shave the rainbow carrots into thin ribbons and place them in a mixing bowl.
  2. Add the sliced cucumber, chopped cilantro, and green onions to the bowl with the carrots.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, maple syrup, minced garlic, and grated ginger until well combined.
Combine and Serve
  1. Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss gently to combine.
  2. Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds on top before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For added crunch, consider including sliced radishes or bell peppers. This salad can be made ahead of time; just keep the dressing separate until ready to serve.

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