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Orange and Black Sesame Carrot Salad
This orange and black sesame carrot salad has an exquisite flavor that will make you weak in the knees. Use spiralized carrots for beautiful presentation.
Servings 4
Ingredients
dressing:
- 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
- 2/3 cup (160ml) freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1/3 cup (80ml) safflower oil
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons wheat-free tamari
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon minced shallots
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon coconut sugar
salad:
- 8 medium carrots, spiralized (8 cups)
- 1 cup (40g) firmly packed cilantro leaves
- 1 cup (40g) firmly packed mint leaves
- Zest of 1 medium orange
- 2 tablespoons toasted black sesame seeds
- Celtic sea salt, to taste
Instructions
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To make the dressing, pour all of the ingredients into your KitchenAid® K400 blender and puree on high for 30 to 60 seconds until the ingredients are pulverized and the mixture is emulsified.
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In a large salad bowl, gently toss the spiralized carrot, cilantro, mint, orange zest and sesame seeds. Pour the dressing over the salad, and toss so that the ingredients are evenly coated. Season with salt to taste.
Recipe Notes
Photo by Trent Lanz; styling by Alicia Buszczak