Description
This 5-Minute Raw Carrot Salad is a refreshing, tangy, and naturally sweet dish made from fresh carrots, a zesty dressing of apple cider vinegar, lime juice, and raw honey, and finished with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and cilantro. It’s quick to prepare, perfect as a light side salad or a healthy snack.
Ingredients
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Dressing
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon raw honey
- ½ teaspoon flaky sea salt
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
Salad
- 2 large carrots, peeled (organic preferred)
- ¼ bunch cilantro leaves
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 1 pinch flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare the carrots: Peel the carrots thoroughly and then grate or julienne them into thin, even strips. This ensures they absorb the dressing well and have a pleasant texture.
- Make the dressing: In a bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, lime juice, raw honey, flaky sea salt, and olive oil until fully combined and emulsified, creating a balanced, tangy-sweet dressing.
- Toss the salad: Add the grated carrots and the cilantro leaves into the bowl with the dressing. Toss everything together gently but thoroughly, ensuring the carrots are evenly coated.
- Finish with toppings: Sprinkle the salad with sesame seeds and an extra pinch of flaky sea salt for added texture and flavor enhancement. Serve immediately for the freshest taste.
Notes
- For best results, use organic carrots to maximize freshness and flavor.
- You can substitute lime juice with lemon juice if lime is unavailable.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less raw honey according to taste preferences.
- This salad is best eaten fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours in an airtight container.
- To make this dish vegan, ensure your honey is replaced with a plant-based sweetener like maple syrup.
