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Shaved Rainbow Carrot Sesame Salad

Shaved Rainbow Carrot Sesame Salad for a Burst of Fresh Flavor

Enjoy a vibrant Shaved Rainbow Carrot Sesame Salad, quick to prepare in 20 minutes, packed with nutrition and zesty flavors.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 medium Rainbow Carrots substitute with regular carrots if needed
  • 4 scallions Scallions can use green onions
  • 1/2 cup Cilantro parsley can be substituted
  • 1/4 cup Basil Thai basil is preferred
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Sesame Oil olive oil can be used but will change the taste
  • 3 tablespoons Rice Vinegar apple cider vinegar can be used
  • 2 tablespoons Tamari (or Soy Sauce) coconut aminos are a gluten-free option
  • 1 tablespoon White Miso tahini can be used as an alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha can be skipped for milder flavor
  • 1 tablespoons Coconut Sugar honey or agave can be used
  • 2 cloves Garlic fresh minced
  • 1 inch Ginger grated fresh
Topping
  • 2 tablespoons Toasted Sesame Seeds toast for best flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes use sparingly for spice

Equipment

  • pan
  • sharp knife
  • food processor
  • Blender

Method
 

Steps
  1. Toast sesame seeds in a small pan over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
  2. Rinse and peel rainbow carrots, then julienne into thin strands.
  3. Chop scallions, cilantro, and basil; add to the bowl with julienned carrots and toss gently.
  4. Blend rice vinegar, sesame oil, tamari, white miso, sriracha, coconut sugar, minced garlic, and grated ginger until smooth.
  5. Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine flavors evenly.
  6. Cover and chill salad for at least 1 hour to meld flavors.
  7. Serve by tossing again, transferring to a platter, and topping with sesame seeds and red pepper flakes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 6000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This salad is best served chilled and can be made a few hours in advance without dressing to keep it crisp.

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