Carrot Salad

This Kosher Japanese Carrot Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines the natural sweetness of carrots with a zesty sesame dressing. Perfect as a side dish or a light appetizer, it embodies the harmony of flavors found in Japanese cuisine.

Ingredients

• Carrots - 200 grams, grated
• Cucumber - 100 grams, julienned
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Soy sauce (Kosher) - 1 teaspoon
• Honey - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
• Black sesame seeds - 1 teaspoon
• Chopped fresh parsley - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. Begin by washing and peeling the carrots, then grate them using a box grater or a food processor.
2. Julienne the cucumber and set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated carrots and julienned cucumber.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, and salt to create the dressing.
5. Pour the dressing over the carrot and cucumber mixture and toss well to combine.
6. Sprinkle black sesame seeds and chopped parsley over the salad for garnish.
7. Serve immediately or let it chill in the refrigerator for 10 minutes before serving for enhanced flavors.

Nutrition

• Calories: 120
• Protein: 2 g
• Carbs: 18 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 350 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 7 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in beta-carotene, promoting eye health.
• Contains antioxidants that may help reduce inflammation.

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