Sesame and Orange Carrot Salad

Sesame and Orange Carrot Salad

Delight in the nutty sesame and zesty orange notes, complementing the crisp carrots for a refreshing and nutritious dish. Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and delicious recipe!

Preparation 15 min
Cooking 0 min
Portion 4

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Calories
275
Fat
14
Carbohydrates
28
Fibre
7
Protein
10
Sodium
200

Ingredients

Vinaigrette

  • 30 ml (2 tbsp) sesame butter (tahini)
  • 30 ml (2 tbsp) honey (or agave or maple syrup)
  • 1 orange, zest and juice
  • Pepper and salt to taste

Salad

  • 4 medium carrots, grated (about 500 ml or 2 cups)
  • 2 peppers, color of choice, small dice
  • 4 green onions, chopped
  • 1 orange, peeled and diced
  • 2 light 3 cm (60 g) cubes feta cheese, crumbled
  • 125 ml (1/2 cup) roasted, unsalted sunflower (or pumpkin) seeds

Preparation

  1. In a large bowl, combine dressing ingredients.
  2. Add vegetables, orange and sunflower seeds and toss. 
  3. To serve, crumble feta cheese over each serving.

Notes

Can be kept for 5 days in the refrigerator

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in Sherbrooke