Vibrant Korean Carrot Salad
A colorful and flavorful Korean Carrot Salad that’s fresh, tangy, and irresistibly crunchy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Korean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large Carrots, peeled and grated
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 Green Onions, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Sesame Oil
- 3 tablespoons Rice Vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds, toasted
- Chili Flakes, to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Peel and grate the carrots using a box grater or food processor.
- Mix the dressing: In a medium bowl, combine minced garlic, sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and sugar. Whisk until the sugar dissolves.
- Toss it all together: In a large mixing bowl, add the grated carrots, chopped green onions, and chili flakes, then pour the dressing over the top and toss everything together.
- Let it marinate: Allow the salad to sit for at least 15 minutes, or refrigerate for an hour for the flavors to meld.
- Toast the sesame seeds: Heat a dry pan over medium heat, add sesame seeds, and toast for 2-3 minutes until golden.
- Serve with flair: After marinating, give the salad another toss, plate in a colorful bowl, and sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top.
Notes
This salad can be prepped ahead of time and gets better as it sits. Embrace the balance of sweet and sour for the best flavor!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Korean salad, carrot salad, healthy salad
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