Zesty Carrot Dressing (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main
01 -
A splash of lime or lemon juice
02 -
4 carrots, peeled into ribbons
03 -
1 teaspoon chili flakes
04 -
1 tablespoon soy sauce
05 -
2.5 tablespoons olive oil
06 -
Salt, as much as you like
07 -
1-2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup
08 -
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
09 -
Sesame seeds to sprinkle on top
# Instructions:
01 -
Grab a peeler or grater and shave the carrots into thin strips. Put the strips in your biggest mixing bowl.
02 -
In a small bowl, stir together soy sauce, rice vinegar, lemon or lime juice, chili flakes, honey, and some salt.
03 -
Pour the sauce over the shaved carrots. Toss it until everything's evenly coated, and tweak the flavors if you need to.
04 -
Lay the salad out on a serving dish, then sprinkle on sesame seeds and chili flakes (only if you want extra heat). This works as a snack or a light side.
# Notes:
01 -
To make this dish both gluten-free and vegan, swap out soy sauce for tamari.
02 -
Try tossing in peanuts for crunch or enjoy it alongside grilled chicken or salmon for a heartier option.