Description
A vibrant, crunchy salad featuring fresh carrots, shallots, and cilantro, tossed in a tangy sesame-soy dressing. Perfect as a refreshing side dish or a light, healthy snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large carrots
- 1 shallot, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- Zest and juice of 1 small lemon
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 2–3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Peel the outer layer of the carrots and discard. Continue to peel the carrots into thin ribbons using a vegetable peeler and place them in a large bowl.
- Add the finely diced shallot and chopped cilantro to the bowl with the carrots.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the toasted sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, lemon zest, and lemon juice to create the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the carrot mixture and toss well to combine.
- Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the salad and give it a final toss.
- Serve immediately, or refrigerate for 15–30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- For added crunch, include julienned cucumber or daikon radish.
- Use tamari instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free option.
- This salad pairs well with grilled meats or rice dishes.
- Can be made a few hours in advance and stored in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg