SECRET to the BEST Oil-Free Carrot Sesame Salad (Ready in Minutes!) #vegan #oilfree

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: salt + water

Tamari is gluten-free, while the salt + water option is more affordable.

rice vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds a fruity flavor while white vinegar is more economical.

sesame seeds

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds offer a similar nutty flavor and are often more nutritious.

ginger

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: ground ginger

Turmeric provides health benefits and is often less expensive.

Cut the carrots into little ribbons, making about 2 to 3 cups worth of carrot peels.

Toast 3 tablespoons of sesame seeds, reserving 1 tablespoon to sprinkle over the carrots.

Sprinkle the reserved sesame seeds and optional red pepper flakes over the carrots.

In a blender, combine the remaining 2 tablespoons of toasted sesame seeds, 2 tablespoons of lime juice, 2 tablespoons of white wine vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder, 1 teaspoon of dark miso paste, 4 chopped dates, and 1/4 cup of rice vinegar.

Blend until the dates are completely pulverized.

Pour the dressing over the carrots and toss gently with tongs.

Let the salad sit in the fridge for about a day for better flavor absorption, though it can be eaten immediately.

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