Sesame Ginger Carrot Salad

For the Dressing:

• 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil, or other neutral oil
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
• Juice of 1 large lime
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 small cloves garlic grated
• 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
• crushed red pepper flakes, to taste

For the salad:

• 10 oz shredded carrots
• 1 large red bell pepper, seeded, stemmed, and chopped
• 1/2 cup packed chopped fresh cilantro
• 3 scallions sliced
• 1/2 cup Chopped peanuts or cashews
• Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
• For garnish: Sesame seeds and additional cilantro, if desired