Shaved Rainbow Carrot Sesame: 5 Colorful Salad Ideas
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Discover the vibrant and healthy Shaved Rainbow Carrot Sesame Salad, perfect for a refreshing meal!
- Author: inass sped
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 82 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegan
- 4 medium Rainbow Carrots (Can substitute with regular carrots)
- 1/4 cup Scallions (Chopped; can use green onions or chives)
- 2 tbsp Cilantro (Chopped; can substitute with parsley)
- 2 tbsp Basil (Chopped; replace with mint if desired)
- 3 tbsp Sesame Oil (Can use any neutral oil if unavailable)
- 2 tbsp Tamari or Soy Sauce (Tamari is gluten-free)
- 2 tbsp Rice Vinegar (Can substitute with apple cider or white vinegar)
- 1 tbsp White Miso (Can substitute with tahini for a vegan option)
- 1 tbsp Sriracha (Adjust to taste or omit for milder sauce)
- 1 tbsp Coconut Sugar (Can substitute with regular sugar or maple syrup)
- 2 cloves Minced Garlic (Can use garlic powder as alternative)
- 1 tbsp Grated Ginger (Can substitute with ground ginger)
- 1.5 tbsp Sesame Seeds (Can substitute with hemp seeds for nut-free)
- Toast the sesame seeds in a medium skillet over medium heat for 5–7 minutes until lightly browned and fragrant.
- Wash and peel the rainbow carrots, then julienne them into thin strips and place them in a large bowl.
- Chop the scallions, cilantro, and basil; sprinkle them over the carrots and toss gently.
- Blend all dressing ingredients together until smooth, or whisk them for a chunkier texture.
- Pour the dressing over the carrot mixture; toss thoroughly to coat.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Toss again before serving and garnish with additional sesame seeds and red pepper flakes if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg