Description
A vibrant and easy Ribbon Carrot Salad that combines thinly sliced carrots with a light dressing, toasted sesame seeds, and fresh herbs for a healthy and colorful side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium carrots
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of black pepper
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
- Fresh herbs (like parsley or cilantro) for garnish
Instructions
- Wash and dry the carrots, then trim the ends.
- Using a vegetable peeler, create thin ribbons by dragging along the carrot.
- In a dry skillet, toast the sesame seeds over medium heat until fragrant and golden.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, rice vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine the carrot ribbons, toasted seeds, and dressing; toss gently to coat.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve immediately or let sit for 5-10 minutes for a softer texture.
Notes
Feel free to substitute rice vinegar for lemon juice or add in other crunchy elements like nuts or seeds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Raw
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg