Description
A vibrant, crunchy Thai-inspired carrot salad packed with fresh herbs, tangy lime, and a hint of spice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups carrots, julienned
- 1 cup red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 1/3 cup peanuts, crushed
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
Instructions
- Prepare all vegetables by julienning carrots and slicing bell peppers.
- In a large bowl, combine carrots, bell pepper, cilantro, and mint.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and chili flakes.
- Pour dressing over vegetables and toss until well combined.
- Let the salad sit for 10 minutes to absorb flavors.
- Top with crushed peanuts before serving.
- Serve fresh and enjoy.
Notes
- Use fresh lime juice for best flavor
- Add dressing gradually to avoid sogginess
- Keep peanuts separate until serving for crunch
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: thai carrot salad, carrot salad, healthy salad, asian salad, fresh salad