Description
A crisp and refreshing carrot salad tossed with fresh herbs and a tangy Asian-inspired dressing, delivering a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and zesty flavors.
Ingredients
- 4 cups grated carrots
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
- 2 tablespoons green onions, finely sliced
- 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 small garlic clove, finely minced
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Place grated carrots in a large mixing bowl.
- Add cilantro, mint, and green onions, then toss lightly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, lime juice, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey or maple syrup, ginger, garlic, and chili flakes.
- Pour the dressing over the carrot mixture and toss thoroughly to coat.
- Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Sprinkle chopped peanuts on top just before serving.
Notes
- Add shredded cabbage or bell peppers for extra crunch.
- Use maple syrup instead of honey for a vegan version.
- Swap peanuts with cashews or almonds if desired.
- Add edamame, tofu, or chicken for extra protein.
- Store peanuts separately to keep them crunchy.
- Best served chilled and fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
