Oil-Free Carrot Sesame Salad
Get ready to discover your new favorite side salad! This Oil-Free Carrot Sesame Salad is packed with vibrant flavors and incredible crunch, proving you don't need a drop of oil for a truly delicious salad dressing. I'll show you how to whip up this healthy and refreshing salad in minutes, perfect for a light lunch or a vibrant addition to any meal. Prepare to be amazed by how satisfying and flavorful an oil-free salad can be!
Equipment
Ingredients
Salad
- 3 large carrots shaved into ribbons with a vegetable peeler
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds toasted
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
Dressing
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds toasted
- 1 tsp miso paste red
- 4-5 deglet dates or 2 medjool dates
- ½ tsp onion powder
Instructions
Salad
- Add the carrot ribbons to a medium size mixing bowl and add 1 tbsp of the toasted sesame seeds and the red pepper flakes.
Dressing
- Add all of the dressing ingredients to a blender and blend until the dates are completely pulverized.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss together.
- Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 87kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 2gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 99mgPotassium: 269mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 9102IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 84mgIron: 1mg
I love your oil-free salad dressings! Can’t wait to make this!
delicious
Great recipe! Very tasty.
I added raisins and walnuts for a bit of sweetness and crunch.
Question; The link for the Rice vinegar is link to seasoned rice vinegar. Did you used the plain or seasoned vinegar for this recipe?
The one I used is not seasoned.