Raw carrot salad
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Raw carrot salad is a crispy, fresh and easy to make with just a few ingredients. A mix of thinly ribboned carrots, fresh cilantro and crunchy sesame seeds, that are tossed in a fresh, tangy and spiced dressing.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 large carrots, peeled and ribboned
Dressing
- ½ large orange, juiced
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon ginger, peeled and grated
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- red pepper flakes, to taste
- maple syrup, optional, to taste
Instructions
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Start by ribboning the carrots with a vegetable peeler or mandolin. Add them to a serving bowl.
Dressing
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In a small bowl, whisk together the orange and lime juice, grated ginger, garlic, soy sauce and sesame oil. Taste the dressing and if it is too tart, add a little maple syrup to taste.
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Pour the dressing over the carrots. Gently toss to coat the carrots and top with the sesame seeds and chopped cilantro. Let the carrots marinade for 30 minutes, toss well and enjoy!