The Easiest Ever Carrot Sesame Salad
Bright, fresh, and bursting with flavor, "The Easiest Ever Carrot Sesame Salad" is a 15-minute side dish that will elevate your meal with minimal effort. Made with crunchy shredded carrots, aromatic toasted sesame seeds, and a zesty homemade dressing infused with rice vinegar, honey, and soy sauce, this salad is a perfect balance of sweet and tangy. Fresh cilantro adds a vibrant herbal note, while a hint of ground ginger ties it all together with a subtle warmth. Quick to prepare and requiring no cooking, this carrot salad is not only delicious but also nutritious, gluten-free, and loaded with vibrant colors. Ideal for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or picnics, it’s a refreshing addition to any table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium carrots
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Start by peeling the carrots and shredding them using a box grater or a food processor with a shredding attachment. Transfer the shredded carrots to a large mixing bowl.
Toast the sesame seeds in a small dry skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until they are golden and fragrant. This should take about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
Finely chop the fresh cilantro and add it to the bowl with the shredded carrots.
In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, rice vinegar, honey, soy sauce, ground ginger, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the shredded carrots and cilantro, then toss everything together until the carrots are evenly coated.
Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the salad and gently mix to incorporate.
Serve immediately or let the salad chill in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes for the flavors to meld. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
493 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.7 g | 50% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.9 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 990 mg | 43% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.4 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.7 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.4 g | ||
| Protein | 6.6 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 108 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 978 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
