Asian Carrot Salad
This easy Asian carrot salad combines crunchy carrots, bold dressing, and optional heat for a quick, irresistible side.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 8 large carrots
- 4 tbsp green onions sliced very thin
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger minced
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1-3 teaspoons chili paste OPTIONAL
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt ONLY if needed, adjust to taste
- ½ teaspoon sesame seeds (black, white, or both)
Instructions
- Wash and scrub the carrots. Use a vegetable peeler to shave them into ribbons. Then, add the carrots, green onions, garlic, and ginger to the bowl.
- Drizzle the salad with rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, and chili paste. Toss well to mix throughout. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Taste the salad and add salt, if desired. Adjust other seasonings to taste, as desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 92kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 628mg | Potassium: 431mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 20444IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 1mg