Description
A refreshing and flavorful Carrot Ribbon Salad featuring delicate carrot ribbons tossed in a zesty lime and soy sauce dressing, topped with toasted sesame seeds. This vibrant salad is a perfect blend of textures and flavors, making it a delightful side dish or light meal.
Ingredients
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Carrot Ribbons:
- 8 cups Carrot Ribbons from about 8-10 large, whole carrots
Dressing:
- 1 cup Parsley or the tops from the carrots
- 1 Clove Garlic grated on a microplane
- Zest from 1 Lime
- Juice from 1 Lime
- 2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1/2 Tsp Fresh-Cracked Black Pepper
- 1 1/2 Tbsp Toasted Sesame Seeds
Instructions
- Prepare Carrot Ribbons: Wash and dry carrots. Peel off any brown spots and use a vegetable peeler to create ribbons from the carrots.
- Make Dressing: Chop parsley, grate garlic, zest lime, and juice it. Combine with olive oil, soy sauce, black pepper, and sesame seeds. Adjust seasonings.
- Toss and Coat: Mix dressing with carrot ribbons until evenly coated.
- Serve: Enjoy this vibrant salad!
Notes
- Soy sauce provides sufficient saltiness, but adjust to taste.
- Enhance flavor with toasted sesame oil, adding gradually.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 198 kcal
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 689mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
