Description
A light, vibrant, and flavorful Asian-inspired carrot salad tossed in a zesty soy-lime dressing with sesame seeds and scallions. Perfect for a refreshing side dish or healthy snack.
Ingredients
- 4 carrots, shaved into ribbons
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 to 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon lime or lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2.5 tablespoons olive oil or sesame oil
- Salt, to taste
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced for garnish
Instructions
- Peel carrots into thin ribbons using a vegetable peeler and place them in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey or maple syrup, lime juice, chili flakes, oil, and salt.
- Pour the dressing over the carrots and toss until well coated.
- Arrange the salad on a plate or in a bowl and garnish with sesame seeds and scallions.
- Optional: add extra chili flakes for more heat.
Notes
- Use tamari instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free version.
- Swap honey for maple syrup to keep it vegan.
- Add chopped peanuts or cashews for a nutty crunch.
- Fresh herbs like cilantro or mint add more flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Raw
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
