10 Minute Carrot Salad
This 10-minute carrot salad is light, zesty, and refreshing with lime, sesame oil, and cilantro. A quick, healthy Asian-inspired side dish.
Servings 2 serves
Calories 91kcal
Equipment
- mandolin or Vegetable peeler
Ingredients
- 4 large carrots Peeled into ribbons; approx. 400g total
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice Juice from about 1 lime; approx. 30g
- 1 tsp maple syrup Approx. 7g
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- ½ tsp olive oil Extra virgin
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- ½ tsp salt Fine sea salt; approx. 3g
- 1 tbsp cilantro leaves Roughly chopped; fresh
To garnish
- fresh cilantro also known as coriander
- sesame seeds
Instructions
- Peel the carrots to remove the outer skin and discard. Then continue peeling the carrots lengthwise into thin ribbons using a vegetable peeler or mandolin. Use the guard if using a mandolin for safety.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the lime juice, maple syrup, sesame oil, olive oil, cayenne pepper, and salt.
- Place the carrot ribbons in a mixing bowl. Pour the dressing over the carrots, add the chopped cilantro, and toss gently to combine.
- Let the salad sit for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Before serving, garnish with extra fresh cilantro and sesame seeds if desired.
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Notes
This recipe is adapted from: From My Bowl
Nutrition
Calories: 91kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 666mg | Potassium: 422mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 20506IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 0.4mg