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Carrot and Cucumber Salad
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Instructions
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In a small mixing bowl whisk together coconut aminos, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic and minced ginger. Whisk until thoroughly combined.
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Slice the cucumber into thin slices, cut the green onions into thin slices, and finely chop the parsley.
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Place sliced cucumbers, green onions, and carrots in a large mixing bowl. Gently toss or stir to mix.
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Pour the dressing mixture over the cucumber mixture and stir or toss to coat all of the vegetables with the dressing.
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Sprinkle the parsley, sesame seeds and red pepper flakes if desired and gently stir.
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Serve immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container until ready to serve.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Ice Bath Crispness 🧊After cutting, immediately submerge carrots and cucumbers in ice water for 15-20 minutes to maximize crispness and prevent wilting before serving.
- Ginger-Garlic Infusion 🧄Mince ginger and garlic very finely, then let them sit in the sesame oil and rice vinegar for 10 minutes before mixing with vegetables to develop deeper, more complex flavors.
- Dressing Emulsion Balance ⚖️Whisk sesame oil and rice vinegar together first, then slowly add honey and soy sauce while continuing to whisk to create a well-balanced, cohesive dressing that coats evenly.
- Salt Vegetables First 🧂Lightly salt the cut carrots and cucumbers 5 minutes before dressing to draw out excess moisture and allow them to absorb flavors better without becoming soggy.
- Toast Sesame Seeds Fresh 🌰Briefly toast sesame seeds in a dry pan over medium heat for 2-3 minutes just before assembly to unlock their nutty aroma and enhance the final dish's depth of flavor.
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Vegetarian
Low-Cholesterol
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