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Daikon Carrot Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing

Daikon Carrot Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing

Name: Daikon Carrot Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 7 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: World
Ingredients: Carrots 1; Daikon radish 1; Toasted sesame oil 1 tbsp; Rice vinegar 1 tbsp; Garlic 1 clove; Fresh ginger 1 (1-inch) piece; Salt; Black pepper; Sesame seeds 1 tbsp; Green onion 1

Asian-inspired shaved salad

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Ingredients

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	1 Carrots large or 2 medium
	1 Daikon radish
	1 tbsp Toasted sesame oil
	1 tbsp Rice vinegar
	1 clove Garlic grated or minced
	1 (1-inch) piece Fresh ginger peeled and grated
	Salt to taste
	Black pepper to taste
	1 tbsp Sesame seeds toasted
	1 Green onion thinly sliced on a diagonal

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Daikon Carrot Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing

Out of greens but craving a salad? Give this Daikon Carrot Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing a try! It’s a simple salad made with just a few ingredients, and you can whip it up in under 10 minutes.

This salad is not only easy to make but also looks elegant on the plate. In this recipe, you toss thinly sliced carrots and daikon with a flavorful dressing made from sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and rice vinegar. This Asian-inspired homemade dressing really amps up the flavor without adding too many calories, unlike many store-bought options. I recommend using toasted sesame oil for that nutty, savory kick that makes this refreshing salad feel new and exciting. A vegetable peeler helps you make those delicate, paper-thin slices of carrot and daikon quickly and easily. Finished off with toasted sesame seeds and thinly sliced green onions, this salad offers both texture and nutrition, making it the perfect side for cozy winter meals.

To make the Daikon Carrot Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Daikon Carrot Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing

Steps to make Daikon Carrot Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing

1

Prep vegetables

5min

Peel the daikon and carrot. Use a vegetable peeler to slice thin strips from both the radish and the carrot. For easier slicing, press the vegetable against a cutting board and peel away from your body. Place the vegetable slices in a salad bowl.
2

Prepare dressing

1min

In a small bowl, stir together 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 grated garlic clove, grated ginger, and a dash of salt and black pepper until well incorporated.
3

Dress the salad

1min

Combine the dressing with the sliced daikon and carrots, add 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, and mix well.
4

Serve

Serve sprinkled with thinly sliced green onions. Enjoy!

This crispy-crunchy Daikon Carrot Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing is full of flavor and easy to prepare. A great side dish option to add to your late-winter menu. Have you tried this recipe? Let us know how it went by leaving a comment below.

About the author

Bethany Lim

Bethany is very passionate about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and clean diet. She’s trying to cut meat out of her diet as much as possible and focuses on cooking vegetarian food and fish. Bethany gets a kick from finding ways to add new twists to classic dishes. What’s more, thanks to her Asian roots, she’s great at combining different cuisines to come up with something extraordinary. Bethany’s recipes will inspire you to add new colors and flavors to your everyday meals.