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Fresh Rainbow Carrot Ribbon Salad with Easy Lemon Tahini Dressing

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A fresh, vibrant salad featuring colorful carrot ribbons tossed in a creamy, tangy lemon tahini dressing. Quick and easy to prepare, perfect as a light lunch or side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 4–5 medium rainbow carrots (orange, purple, yellow if available), peeled into thin ribbons
  • 3 tablespoons tahini
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1 large lemon)
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2–3 tablespoons water (to thin the dressing)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
  • Optional garnishes: 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds or chopped pistachios, thinly sliced green onions or chives

Instructions

  1. Wash and peel the rainbow carrots. Using a vegetable peeler, shave long strips off the carrots lengthwise, rotating as you go to create thin, even ribbons.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together tahini, fresh lemon juice, olive oil, maple syrup, and minced garlic. Add salt and pepper to taste. Slowly add water, a tablespoon at a time, whisking until the dressing is smooth and creamy.
  3. Pour the dressing over the carrot ribbons in a large bowl. Add chopped fresh parsley or cilantro and toss gently but thoroughly to coat all ribbons evenly.
  4. Optionally, sprinkle toasted sesame seeds, chopped pistachios, or green onions on top just before serving for added texture and visual appeal.
  5. Taste the salad and adjust salt or lemon juice if needed.

Notes

Use a sharp vegetable peeler for best carrot ribbons. Prepare carrot ribbons ahead and store in airtight container with damp paper towel to keep crisp. Keep dressing separate if making ahead to avoid soggy salad. Toast nuts or seeds before adding for enhanced flavor. For nut-free version, substitute tahini with sunflower seed butter and use pumpkin seeds instead of nuts.

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Keywords: carrot salad, lemon tahini dressing, rainbow carrots, healthy salad, vegan salad, gluten-free, quick salad, easy dressing

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