This refreshing Asian Carrot Salad is tossed in a lightly sweet dressing and is bright, aromatic, and refreshing. And, it is super simple to make.
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To get started, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- Carrots: are root vegetables often claimed to be the perfect health food. It is crunchy, tasty, and highly nutritious. Carrots – Uses, Side Effects, and More.
- Scallions, sesame seeds, cilantro.
- Dressing: lime juice, olive oil, sesame oil, honey, lime zest, salt, and black pepper.
How to make this Recipe:
- Prepare carrots
First, wash, peel, and spiralize (or shred) the carrots in a large bowl.
- Prepare dressing
Next, add the salad dressing ingredients to a small bowl. Mix well.
- Mix and enjoy
Add the remaining salad ingredients to the carrots. Dress the salad and gently toss. Taste and add more salt and/or black pepper, if needed. Finally, transfer to a serving bowl and chill before serving.
Common Questions
Yes, you can add or substitute other vegetables like cucumber, bell peppers, cabbage, or radishes for extra crunch and color. These vegetables pair well with the flavors of the dressing.
Asian carrot salad is typically served cold or at room temperature. It’s a great make-ahead dish that can be refrigerated and served chilled.
Yes, Asian carrot salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days. The flavors often develop and intensify as it sits, making it a great option for meal prep or parties.
Yes, you can add protein like grilled chicken, shrimp, tofu, or edamame to make it a more filling dish. These proteins pair well with the flavors in the salad.
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Asian Carrot Salad
Ingredients
For Salad
- 3 large carrots (spiralized or shredded)
- ¼ cup scallions (sliced)
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro (chopped)
For Dressing
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ¼ teaspoon lime zest
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Wash, peel, and spiralize (or shred) the carrots in a large bowl.
- Add the salad dressing ingredients to a small bowl. Mix well.
- Add the remaining salad ingredients to the carrots.
- Dress the salad and gently toss. Taste and add more salt and/or black pepper, if needed.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and chill before serving.
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