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Carrot Salad with Tahini Dressing

Cultural Context

Originating from the Mediterranean region, carrot salad with tahini dressing showcases the vibrant flavors and fresh ingredients characteristic of Greek cuisine. This dish is often served as a refreshing side, celebrating the humble carrot's natural sweetness paired with the nutty richness of tahini. Today, it has gained popularity worldwide, with variations appearing in many salads across different cultures.

MediterraneanGRside
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 pound carrots
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

tahini

🥗Healthier: sunflower seed butter

💰Cheaper: peanut butter

Sunflower seed butter is nut-free and offers a similar creamy texture.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Maple syrup is a natural sweetener with a unique flavor.

1

Peel the outer layer of the carrots.

2

Shave the carrots into thin strips and place them in a mixing bowl.

3

Chop 2 tablespoons of parsley and add it to the bowl.

4

Chop 2 tablespoons of green onions and add them to the bowl.

5

In a separate bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon of honey, 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard, and 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice.

6

Add 1/2 teaspoon of cumin, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper to the dressing and whisk until combined.

7

Drizzle the dressing over the carrots, parsley, and green onions.

8

Gently toss to coat the vegetables in the dressing.

9

Refrigerate the salad for 20 to 30 minutes before serving.

Cooking Techniques

gratingmixingwhisking

Equipment Needed

potato peelermixing bowlknifeforkspoonrefrigerator

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariandairy-freeegg-freegluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Allergens

sesame

Also Known As

Carrot SaladTahini Carrot Salad

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