Ingredients
6–8 medium carrots
½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
¼ cup fresh mint, chopped
¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. 1. Wash and peel carrots. Using a vegetable peeler (Y-peeler works best), create long ribbons by pressing firmly along the length of each carrot, rotating as needed. Discard cores. 2. Finely chop parsley and mint. Thinly slice red onion (soak in ice water 10 minutes to mellow if desired, then drain and pat dry). 3. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, rice vinegar, honey/maple syrup, lime juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified. 4. In a large bowl, gently combine carrot ribbons, parsley, mint, and red onion. 5. Pour about two-thirds of dressing over salad and toss gently with hands or tongs to coat. Add more dressing if needed. 6. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and toss lightly. 7. For best flavor, cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving. Serve chilled.
Notes
Toasted sesame seeds can be replaced with almonds, peanuts, or sunflower seeds. For a creamier dressing, try a tahini or Greek yogurt base. Add protein like grilled chicken, chickpeas, or tofu to make it a meal. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-2 days; the carrots will soften slightly. For maximum crispness, prep components separately and dress just before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook, assembling
- Cuisine: American, versatile
- Diet: Vegetarian, Vegan (if using maple syrup instead of honey), Gluten-free, Dairy-free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
