Citrus Salad with a Carrot Ginger Dressing + Real Talk on Friendship, Self-Care

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Maple syrup is a natural sweetener that can be used in place of honey.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a more affordable option for salad dressings.

sesame seeds

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds provide a similar crunch and flavor at a lower cost.

rice vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

White vinegar is a budget-friendly alternative with a similar acidity.

Weigh out 80 g of carrot and add it to the bowl.

Add crystallized ginger to the bowl.

Measure and add 36 g of lime juice to the bowl.

Segment an orange by cutting off the ends and removing the peel, then cut along the white lines to separate the segments.

Add the segmented orange to the bowl.

Peel fresh ginger using a spoon to minimize waste, then weigh out 30 g of ginger and chop it into smaller pieces before adding it to the bowl.

Add rice vinegar to the bowl.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary