Description
A vibrant and crunchy salad made with shredded carrots, green onions, and a fragrant sesame dressing that’s perfect for a quick side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups shredded carrots
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Combine the shredded carrots, green onions, and sesame seeds in a large bowl.
- Whisk together the sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes in a separate bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the carrot mixture and toss to combine.
- Let the salad sit for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Best eaten the same day as carrots may soften. Dress right before serving for maximum crunch.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg