Carrot Salad with Citrus Miso-Ginger Dressing
A vibrant and refreshing carrot salad with a zesty citrus miso-ginger dressing, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice (from 1 navel orange)
- 1 Tbsp. white miso paste
- 1 Tbsp. rice vinegar
- 2 tsp. grated fresh ginger
- 1 garlic clove, grated or minced
- 1 tsp. honey
- 1.25 lbs. large carrots (rainbow or all orange)
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems, coarsely chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
- 1/4 cup pomegranate arils
- 3 Tbsp. toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prep the carrots: Start by peeling the carrots, then cut them into thin matchsticks or use a julienne peeler.
- Create the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, fresh orange juice, white miso paste, rice vinegar, grated ginger, minced garlic, and honey.
- Mix the salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine the prepared carrots, chopped cilantro, and mint, then pour the dressing over the top.
- Add the pomegranate and sesame seeds: Sprinkle these over the top just before serving.
- Chill and serve: Let the salad sit for about 10-15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Keep the dressing separate if making in advance to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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