Asian Carrot Salad
A refreshing and vibrant Asian carrot salad with a tangy sesame-ginger dressing.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 453.59 g carrots julienned
- 0.5 cup red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup scallions thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup cilantro chopped
- 0.25 cup sesame seeds toasted
Dressing
- 0.25 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic minced
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large bowl, combine the julienned carrots, sliced red bell pepper, sliced scallions, and chopped cilantro.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, honey, grated ginger, and minced garlic until well combined. This is your dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the carrot mixture and toss gently to coat all the ingredients.
- Stir in the toasted sesame seeds just before serving.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
This salad is best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.