Description
A vibrant and delicious Asian Carrot Salad that’s quick to make and perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups carrots, grated or julienned
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: Chopped green onions or cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prep your carrots: In a large bowl, combine the grated or julienned carrots.
- Make the dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup (or honey), minced garlic, and grated ginger.
- Combine everything: Pour the dressing over the carrots and toss to coat.
- Add sesame seeds and season: Toss in the sesame seeds and season with salt and pepper.
- Let it sit: Allow the salad to sit for about 10 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with chopped green onions or cilantro before serving.
Notes
This salad is versatile and can be customized based on available ingredients. It’s best enjoyed fresh for optimal crunch.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg