Shaved Carrot Salad
🇺🇸 United States
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice (about 1 orange)
- 1 tbsp white miso paste
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp honey
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 1/4 lbs large carrots (or rainbow variety)
- 1 cup cilantro, coarsely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 4 oz pomegranate arils
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Steps
- Whisk or shake together the dressing ingredients in a small jar; set aside.
- Peel carrots and discard outer skin.
- Using a vegetable peeler, shave carrots lengthwise into long ribbons, rotating as needed, until you reach the core. Discard cores.
- Place shaved carrots, cilantro, mint, pomegranate arils, and sesame seeds in a large bowl.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss well. Season to taste.
- Serve immediately, or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Source: silkroadrecipes.com