Description
A colorful and refreshing salad featuring delicate carrot ribbons and a zesty dressing, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Carrots (Spiralized or cut into ribbons)
- 2 stalks Green Onions (Thinly sliced)
- 1 Red Chili (Optional, Adjust based on spice preference)
- 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce (Use tamari for gluten-free)
- 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Oil
- 1 lime Lime Juice (Freshly squeezed)
- 1 tablespoon Honey or Maple Syrup (Maple syrup for vegan option)
- 1 clove Garlic (Minced)
- 1 inch Fresh Ginger (Grated)
- 2 tablespoons Toasted Sesame Seeds (Sprinkle on just before serving)
- 4 tablespoons Chopped Fresh Cilantro (Can be substituted with another herb)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Start by spiralizing or ribbon-cutting the carrots. Thinly slice the green onions and prepare any other ingredients you’ll need.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, lime juice, honey or maple syrup, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Whisk together until well combined.
- Combine the salad: In a large salad bowl, add the carrot ribbons, sliced green onions, and optional red chili. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together gently, ensuring the carrots are well coated.
- Serve: Just before serving, sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds and chopped cilantro over the salad for an extra flavor boost.
- Enjoy: Serve immediately as a side dish or a light meal, and watch your guests delight in this colorful creation!
Notes
For a gluten-free option, use tamari instead of soy sauce. It’s best to dress the salad right before serving to maintain crispness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Salad
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg