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Shaved Rainbow Carrot Sesame Salad

Nutritious Shaved Rainbow Carrot Sesame Salad to Brighten Your Day

This Shaved Rainbow Carrot Sesame Salad is a vibrant, gluten-free dish full of nutrients and flavor, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Gluten-Free
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 3 cups Rainbow Carrots (mix of orange, purple, and yellow) julienned
  • 1 cup Scallions sliced
  • 1/2 cup Cilantro chopped
  • 1/2 cup Basil chopped
For the Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds toasted
  • 3 tablespoons Rice Vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Tamari (or Soy Sauce)
  • 1 tablespoon White Miso
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Coconut Sugar or agave or honey
  • 1 clove Minced Garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Grated Ginger

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Blender or food processor
  • large mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Toast the sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 5–7 minutes until golden brown.
  2. Wash and peel the rainbow carrots, then julienne them into thin strips and place in a bowl.
  3. Add sliced scallions, chopped cilantro, and basil to the bowl and toss gently.
  4. Blend the toasted sesame seeds, rice vinegar, sesame oil, Tamari, white miso, sriracha, coconut sugar, minced garlic, and grated ginger until smooth.
  5. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss until well-coated.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld.
  7. Serve chilled, garnished with additional toasted sesame seeds and red pepper flakes if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingsCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best texture, keep the dressing separate until just before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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