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Korean carrot salad

Korean Carrot Salad: A Crunchy, Flavor-Packed Delight

This Korean carrot salad combines vibrantly sweet carrots with aromatic spices for a refreshing and crunchy side dish perfect for any meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marination Time 4 hours
Total Time 6 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 pounds carrots freshly julienned
  • 1 medium onion finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil or vegetable/olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon sugar adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika or regular paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander optional
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust for spice level
  • 2 cloves garlic fresh minced
  • ¼ cup cilantro chopped, or parsley
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar for tanginess

Equipment

  • skillet
  • mandolin
  • Large bowl
  • Airtight Container

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat a medium skillet over medium-low heat, adding avocado oil. Once hot, toss in the finely diced onions, cooking until golden brown for 8-10 minutes.
  2. Peel and julienne carrots, then sprinkle with kosher salt and sugar in a large bowl, tossing to coat.
  3. Create a well in the center of the carrots, spoon in ground coriander, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and minced garlic.
  4. Once onions are caramelized, pour hot oil and onions over the carrot mixture, letting it sit for a minute.
  5. Mix in chopped cilantro and white vinegar, tossing everything together thoroughly.
  6. Transfer salad to mason jars, seal and refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 8000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure uniform julienne cuts for consistency in texture. Marination is key for flavor infusion.

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