Raw Carrot Salad Recipe
Carrot ribbons coated in a savory sesame ginger dressing topped with sesame seeds and green onions. Get ready for this to become your go-to recipe for using up those carrots in your fridge.
Ingredients
- 3 large carrots, washed
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ½- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1-2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, black or white or both!
Instructions
- Using a vegetable peeler, peel the carrots lengthwise, creating long strips, and add them to a medium-sized bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, lime juice, minced ginger, maple syrup, and salt until well combined. Alternatively, you can add these ingredients to a container with a lid and shake until combined.
- Pour the dressing over the carrots and toss until they are evenly coated.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds and chopped green onions over the salad, then gently stir until they are distributed throughout and coating the carrots.
- You are able to enjoy this salad immediately or place in fridge for 30 minutes (see note below). Top with a few shakes of extra sesame seeds or sprinkle of green onions as desired.
Notes
While you can enjoy this salad right after making it, I recommend letting it sit in the fridge for about 30 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld together and gives the dressing a chance to soak into the carrots slightly, resulting in a more flavorful and tender salad.