Description
A vibrant and flavorful salad that combines fresh grated carrots with a tangy and aromatic dressing, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium carrots, peeled and grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the Carrots: Peel and grate the carrots using a box grater or food processor.
- Mince the Garlic: Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.
- Mix the Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes until sugar dissolves.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, add grated carrots, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, and sliced green onions.
- Dress the Salad: Pour the dressing over the carrot mixture and gently toss until evenly coated.
- Chill and Serve: Let the salad chill in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For enhanced flavor, let the salad rest before serving. Keeps well in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Raw
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Korean salad, carrot salad, healthy salad, vegan salad, quick salad
