Simple Carrot Salad

This simple carrot salad is easy to make but doesn't taste simple in the slightest. The orange dressing is so incredibly flavorful and you'll have everybody asking for seconds!

Course Salad, Side

Cuisine American, Indian

Keyword carrot salad, simple carrot salad

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 0

Total Time 15

Servings people

Calories 175kcal

Ingredients

1 lbs peeled carrots
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1.5 Tbsp black sesame seeds
3 Tbsp avocado oil
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 clove crushed garlic
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/8 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp turmeric
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1 orange

Instructions

Julienne, grate, or thinly slice peeled carrots and add to a large salad bowl.
Add chopped cilantro and sesame seeds to the carrots.
Prepare the dressing by adding oil, mustard, garlic, spices, and orange juice to a sealable jar and shake to combine.
Pour dressing over carrots and mix well. Let marinate a few minutes and serve.

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Nutrition

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