Description
This Carrot Sesame Salad is a vibrant, crunchy, and healthy side dish made with julienned carrots, bell peppers, cucumbers, and a tangy sesame dressing. Perfect for vegan, gluten-free, or meal-prep menus, this easy Asian-inspired salad brings freshness and flavor to any table.
Ingredients
1 cup carrots, julienned
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 cucumber, julienned
1 small beet, julienned (optional)
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
1. Wash and peel all vegetables. Julienne the carrots, beet, and cucumber. Thinly slice bell peppers.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together sesame oil, rice vinegar, and salt to make the dressing.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine all the vegetables and chopped herbs.
4. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss well to coat evenly.
5. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top and serve immediately or refrigerate for 15–30 minutes.
Notes
Use a mandoline or julienne peeler for evenly sliced vegetables and better texture.
Toast sesame seeds in a dry pan over medium heat for 2–3 minutes to enhance flavor.
Let the salad sit for 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld beautifully.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossed
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg