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Shaved Rainbow Carrot Sesame Salad

Shaved Rainbow Carrot Sesame Salad: A Crunchy, Colorful Treat

This Shaved Rainbow Carrot Sesame Salad offers a vibrant and refreshing vegan dish full of sweet, tangy, and nutty flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegan
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 medium Rainbow Carrots Can substitute with regular carrots for similar texture.
  • 1 medium Cucumber Slice thinly for easy eating.
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper Any sweet pepper can work as a substitute.
  • 4 each Green Onions Can replace with chives for a milder taste.
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Parsley is a suitable alternative if desired.
For the Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons Toasted Sesame Seeds Substitute with sunflower seeds for a different texture.
  • 3 tablespoons Sesame Oil Olive oil or avocado oil can be alternatives.
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar Apple cider vinegar can be used for another flavor profile.
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce Choose gluten-free soy sauce or tamari to keep it gluten-free.
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Replace with maple syrup for a vegan option.
  • 1 teaspoon Grated Ginger Can be omitted if not available.
  • 1 clove Minced Garlic Garlic powder works if fresh isn’t available.

Equipment

  • Mandoline
  • Mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Vegetable Peeler
  • Tongs

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Begin by peeling the rainbow carrots, then shave them into ribbons. Thinly slice the cucumber and red bell pepper.
  2. Chop the green onions and cilantro to elevate the flavors.
Making the Dressing
  1. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, grated ginger, and minced garlic until well combined.
Combining the Salad Ingredients
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shaved carrots, cucumber, red bell pepper, chopped green onions, cilantro, and sesame seeds. Toss gently until evenly distributed.
Dressing the Salad
  1. Pour the prepared dressing over the salad mix and toss gently to coat the vegetables without bruising them.
Resting the Salad
  1. Let your salad sit for about 10 minutes at room temperature for the flavors to meld.
Serving
  1. Give the salad a final toss before serving and sprinkle with additional sesame seeds for added crunch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Prep ingredients uniformly for even texture. Combine dressing just before serving to avoid sogginess.

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