Carrot Salad with Citrus Miso-Ginger Dressing
Crunchy, colorful, and bursting with fresh flavor, this Shaved Carrot Salad with Citrus Miso-Ginger Dressing is the kind of salad you'll crave on repeat. Vegan, gluten free, nut free, and packed with nutrients to support immunity and skin health.
Servings: 4 to 6
Equipment
- Vegetable peeler
- Large Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Citrus Miso-Ginger Dressing
- 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice (from 1 naval orange)
- 1 Tbsp. white miso paste
- 1 Tbsp. rice vinegar
- 2 tsp. grated fresh ginger
- 1 garlic clove, grated or minced
- 1 tsp. honey
Carrot Salad
- 1.25 lbs. large carrots (rainbow or all orange)
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems, coarsely chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
- 1/4 cup pomegranate arils
- 3 Tbsp. toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare dressing. In a large mixing bowl, combine all dressing ingredients (olive oil, orange juice, miso, vinegar, ginger, garlic, and honey). Whisk well to combine. Set aside.
- Shave carrots. Peel and discard the rough outer skin of carrots. Hold each carrot firmly by one end and use a vegetable peeler to shave long ribbons up and down the length of the carrot. Rotate the carrot as one side gets flat, and continue shaving until you reach the narrow core. (You can use what's left of the carrot in soups, stocks, or for snacking.) You should have roughly 12 ounces of shaved carrots by the end.Add shaved carrots to the bowl of dressing and toss to combine.
- Add remaining salad ingredients (cilantro, mint, pomegranate arils, and sesame seeds) and toss well to combine. Taste and season the salad with a pinch of salt, if desired. (I find that the miso paste adds just enough salt, but feel free to add a pinch more if you really want the flavors to pop.)Serve fresh.
Notes
- Store: Once assembled, the salad will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. The carrots will continue to slightly soften, however the flavors will remain sharp. (I personally don't mind the softening of the carrots.)
- Dressing storage: If you choose to make the dressing in advance, it will keep for 5 days refrigerated. Give it a good shake or whisk before serving to refresh the flavors and emulsify the texture.