Shaved Rainbow Carrot Sesame Salad Recipe
A vibrant and refreshing Shaved Rainbow Carrot Sesame Salad featuring thinly julienned carrots tossed with fresh herbs and a savory, slightly spicy sesame dressing. This easy-to-make salad offers a perfect balance of textures and flavors, making it a nutritious and colorful side dish that can be served chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 22 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Salad
- 1 1/2 lbs carrots, peeled and julienned
- 1/4 cup scallions, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
Dressing
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp low sodium Tamari (or soy sauce)
- 1 tsp white miso
- 1 tsp sriracha
- 1 tsp coconut sugar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Toast sesame seeds: Heat a dry pan over medium heat and add sesame seeds. Toast them, stirring frequently, until golden brown and fragrant, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
- Prepare carrots: Using a sharp knife or food processor, julienne the peeled carrots into thin, matchstick-like strips. Transfer the carrots to a large mixing bowl.
- Add fresh herbs: Finely chop scallions, cilantro, and basil. Add these herbs to the bowl with the julienned carrots and toss gently to combine everything evenly.
- Make the dressing: In a blender or food processor, combine sesame oil, rice vinegar, low sodium Tamari, white miso, sriracha, coconut sugar, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Blend until the dressing is smooth and well emulsified.
- Toss salad with dressing: Pour the blended dressing over the carrot and herb mixture. Toss thoroughly to ensure the salad is evenly coated with the flavorful dressing.
- Chill and serve: Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least one hour to let the flavors meld together. Before serving, sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds on top as a garnish for added texture and aroma.
Notes
- For best results, peel the carrots before julienning to ensure a tender texture.
- Adjust the amount of sriracha to your preferred spice level.
- Low sodium Tamari is recommended to keep the saltiness balanced while maintaining gluten-free status.
- Can be prepared a few hours in advance and refrigerated; toss again before serving.
- Serve chilled as a refreshing side dish for grilled meats or as part of a vegetarian meal.
Keywords: carrot salad, sesame salad, healthy salad, Asian salad, gluten free salad, fresh herb salad, easy side dish, vegetarian salad
