Carrot Ribbon Salad Recipe - Heghineh Cooking Show

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

rice vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds a tangy flavor while being healthier.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Maple syrup provides a similar sweetness with a unique flavor.

cilantro

💰Cheaper: parsley

Parsley can be used as a milder alternative.

Wash the carrots and peel them.

Remove the tips of the carrots and continue peeling to create ribbons.

For the dressing, juice the entire lime and add it to a bowl.

Add 1 clove of shredded garlic to the lime juice.

Add about 1/2 teaspoon of ginger to the dressing.

Add 2 tablespoons of tahini paste to the mixture.

Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the dressing.

Season the dressing with salt and pepper to taste.

Chop colorful mini bell peppers and cherry tomatoes into circles.

Remove the zest from the lime before squeezing the juice.

Mix all dressing ingredients together and stir well.

If the dressing is too thick, add a little water or more lime juice to thin it out.

Gather all the salad ingredients in one plate.

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients.

Mix the salad gently to combine without over-mixing.

Top the salad with chopped basil and optionally add red onion.

Serve the salad with toasted walnuts or pistachios.

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