Shaved Rainbow Carrot Sesame Salad
A vibrant symphony of colors and textures, this salad blends sweet crunch of rainbow carrots with nutty sesame seeds and a zesty dressing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Global
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Rainbow carrots
- Sesame seeds
- Olive oil
- Lemon juice
- Honey or maple syrup
- Salt
- Pepper
- Fresh herbs (optional, like cilantro or parsley)
Instructions
- Wash and peel the rainbow carrots carefully. Use a peeler or mandoline to shave the carrots into thin ribbons.
- Combine the shaved carrots with sesame seeds in a large bowl and gently toss.
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper in a separate small bowl to create the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the carrot mixture and toss to combine thoroughly.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
For added texture, experiment with toppings like crushed peanuts or sunflower seeds. Shave carrots and prepare dressing ahead for best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg