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Shaved Rainbow Carrot Sesame Salad

Shaved Rainbow Carrot Sesame Salad: A Vibrant Vegan Treat

This Shaved Rainbow Carrot Sesame Salad is a colorful and quick vegan delight that brings crunch and flavor to any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Veggies
  • 4 medium Rainbow Carrots feel free to use regular carrots
  • 1 medium Cucumber any type of cucumber can substitute
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper can substitute with green bell pepper
  • 2 stalks Green Onions chives can replace them
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro parsley can be a substitute
For the Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons Toasted Sesame Seeds omit if unavailable
  • 3 tablespoons Sesame Oil can use olive or avocado oil
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar apple cider vinegar works as a substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce use gluten-free soy sauce for a gluten-free version
  • 1 tablespoon Honey substitute with agave syrup to keep it vegan
  • 1 teaspoon Grated Ginger can replace with ground ginger
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic garlic powder may be used instead

Equipment

  • vegetable peeler
  • Mandoline
  • Mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Tongs

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Peel and shave the rainbow carrots into thin ribbons using a vegetable peeler or mandoline. Set aside in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Thinly slice the cucumber and red bell pepper. Chop the green onions and cilantro finely.
  3. In a small mixing bowl, combine sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, grated ginger, and minced garlic. Whisk until smooth and well blended.
  4. Add the shaved carrots, sliced cucumber, bell pepper, green onions, cilantro, and toasted sesame seeds into the large mixing bowl. Toss gently to combine.
  5. Pour the dressing over the mixed salad and toss gently to coat all the vegetables.
  6. Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes at room temperature to allow flavors to meld.
  7. Give the salad a final toss before serving. Optionally, sprinkle extra sesame seeds on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 15000IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftover salad in an airtight container for up to 3 days without sesame seeds to maintain crunch. It is not recommended to freeze this salad due to texture loss of fresh veggies.

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