The result is a slightly crunchy salad, that is a bit nutty from the sesame oil and sesame seeds, and tangy from the soy sauce and rice vinegar. It’s delicious! The carrot ribbons make it fun and different and provide a great opportunity for kids to practice their chopsticks skills.
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Carrot Sesame Salad
Makes 4 servings
3 – 4 medium size carrots (about 7 ounces total), washed and peeled
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
2 teaspoons toasted white sesame seeds
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1. With a vegetable peeler, slice the carrots into long ribbons. Set the ribbons aside in a serving bowl.
2. In a separate bowl, or liquid measuring cup, mix together the soy sauce, vinegar, oil, sesame seeds, and granulated sugar. Pour over the carrot ribbons, and toss the ribbons to coat them in the dressing. The salad can be served immediately, or can be refrigerated up to a day before serving.
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That looks so delicious! I may have to pick up some carrots on my way home!
Beautiful salad! We would love that “nutty” taste! My daughter has always loved carrots (even cooked). If she feels she didn’t get enough veggies in her dinner….later she’ll be snacking on some carrots. I know she’s funny! She even like brussel sprouts:D
Looks like this is another salad I’m going to try!
Ummmhmmm…going to spring this one on the grand children. I have one who is a veggie and this will be perfect.
It looks great. Simple and I’m sure it taste great. These are my favorite dishes.
Anything carrot is right up my alley but with the sesame seeds and oil..WOW!
Mmmm…that sounds so yummy! Plus it is so easy to make, I’ll definitely have to put this on my to-make-soon list!
Oh I love this. So simple but I can tell it’s just awesome.
This sounds delicious! I love Asian flavors and those ribbons look awesome!
yummy,…
Well, I picked up some carrots on the way home and I have to say that we love this! Kiddo made the dressing and has now declared it one of her new favorite things to cook. Thanks for the recipe!
I made this tonight to compliment our dinner of tonkatsu. It was PERFECT!!! Just like so many salads we ate whilst in Japan. Refreshing and tart and just awesome.
This looks DELICIOUS. I am making this somethign this week! I just bought carrots at the store yesterday, too. You’re a mind reader!
May I also comment – your photography techniques are improving! I like seeing you get more creative with your food photos. Go Fuji!
Mmmm… looks delicious! I love this type of salad, I’ll be putting sesame seeds on my next shopping list! I also love carrots, ever since I was a kid, my nanna nicknamed me a little rabbit :)
Nice and simple. A nice little side dish
We go through so many carrots in a week that I can’t even count. This looks like a novel, delicious way to enjoy them!
I read the title and went straight to read your post because I have made a similar salad in the past, except that it was totally different! I’ll definitively try your recipe as well. Sounds delicious! And plenty of Vitamin A!
I’m curious what it’s seasoned rice vinegar?
Thanks
Carrots are a wonderful ingredient, but sometimes they need a little dressing up as you have done here. GREG
This sure sounds super delicious :-))))
Hey stranger!
That sounds sooo yummy! But then again ALL of your recipes do!
Miss ya HUGS!
Lolly
Yum! I love carrots. I have actually made carrot ribbons into a mock-pasta with zucchini before… Love that presentation. I will definitely try this salad.
Delicious! I made this several times since you posted it. It’s now one of my go-to veggies sides, along with things like cucumber and tomato salad.
Stunning in its simplicity. Way to go to get kids to eat carrots!
Shock of all shocks in this household that so often does not have your wealth of unique ingredients. I do I do…and need to make something with that bunch of carrots. Yeah!
Sounds perfect, light and refreshing and the ribbons will add so much to the plate.
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