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Vegan Carrot Salad

This fresh, delicious vegan carrot salad is easy to make and the perfect meal for meal prep for the week or as a side dish.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 5
Calories: 168 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Asian , Vegan

Ingredients

  • 6 large rainbow carrots
  • 1 bunch of green onion
  • ¼ cup cilantro
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil chopped
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds
For the dressing:
  • 3 tbsp sesame oil
  • 3 tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp tamari
  • 1 tbsp miso
  • 1 ½ tsp chili garlic paste
  • 1 tsp maple syrup
  • 1 ½ tsp ginger grated
  • Juice of ½ lemon

Instructions

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  1. Peel the and thinly julienne the carrots. Approximately 2 inches long by 1/8 inch thick. Add to a large bowl.
  2. Slice the green onion at an angle and make it the same size as the carrots. 
  3. Transfer to the bowl.
  4. Remove the cilantro leaves from the stems, keeping them whole.
  5. Add cilantro leaves directly to the bowl along with the chopped basil and sesame seeds.
  6. To make the dressing, add all of the ingredients to a small bowl, and mix to combine.
  7. Pour the dressing into the large bowl. Toss the salad together with the dressing. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Season the salad to taste! Add more spices if you desire.
  • Season the salad to taste! Add more spices if you desire.
  • If you wish, add some chopped baby bok choy and grated beet! This is a delicious variation.
  • If you wish, add some chopped baby bok choy and grated beet! This is a delicious variation.
  • This is a great salad to meal prep, keep your dressing separate and dress when you’re ready to enjoy. 
  • This is a great salad to meal prep, keep your dressing separate and dress when you’re ready to enjoy. 
  • Store the salad in the fridge in an airtight container for 4 – 5 days.
  • Store the salad in the fridge in an airtight container for 4 – 5 days.

Nutrition Information

Serving 5 Calories 168kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 13.5g (5%) Protein 2.8g (6%) Fat 12.5g (19%) Saturated Fat 1.8g (9%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5.5g Cholesterol 1.2mg (0%) Sodium 480.9mg (20%) Fiber 3.2g (13%) Sugar 5.7g (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 168

% Daily Value*

Serving 5
Calories 168kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 13.5g 5%
Protein 2.8g 6%
Fat 12.5g 19%
Saturated Fat 1.8g 9%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.5g 32%
Cholesterol 1.2mg 0%
Sodium 480.9mg 20%
Fiber 3.2g 13%
Sugar 5.7g 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.