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Sesame Ginger Carrot Salad
Sesame Ginger Carrot Salad brings together shredded carrots, red bell pepper, cilantro, and scallions with a tangy dressing of lime, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil. The salad has a fresh, crisp texture accented by crunchy peanuts or cashews and a slightly spicy, savory dressing. It works well as a light side dish or refreshing snack, served immediately to maintain the crispness of the vegetables and nuts.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
155 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
For the Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil or other neutral oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
- lime juice of 1 large
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 garlic small cloves, grated
- 1 teaspoon ginger freshly grated
- crushed red pepper flakes to taste
For the salad:
- 10 oz carrot shredded
- 1 red bell pepper seeded, stemmed, and chopped, large
- 1/2 cup cilantro packed chopped fresh
- 3 scallion sliced
- 1/2 cup peanuts chopped, or cashews
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt
- salt to taste, Kosher salt
- cilantro if desired, for garnish, additional cilantro
- sesame seeds if desired, for garnish, additional cilantro
Instructions
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the oil, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, add the shredded carrots, red pepper, cilantro, scallions, and peanuts or cashews. Drizzle the salad with the dressing and toss with tongs until salad is well coated. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Garnish with sesame seeds and fresh cilantro. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
155kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
373mg
(16%)
Potassium
320mg
(7%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
8664IU
(173%)
Vitamin C
30mg
(33%)
Calcium
35mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 155
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 155kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 373mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 320mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 8664IU | 173% |
| Vitamin C | 30mg | 33% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.