Description
A fresh, crunchy, and bold-flavored carrot salad tossed with chili crisp, sesame oil, and bright aromatics. This easy side dish comes together in minutes and delivers big flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 4 cups carrots, peeled and julienned
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons chili crisp
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Place julienned carrots in a large bowl, sprinkle with salt, and toss gently.
- Let carrots sit for 5 minutes, then add green onions and cilantro.
- In a small heatproof bowl, combine chili crisp, ginger, honey, and sesame seeds.
- Heat sesame oil until shimmering, then carefully pour over chili crisp mixture and stir.
- Add lemon juice to the dressing and mix well.
- Drain excess liquid from carrots if needed.
- Pour dressing over carrots and toss until evenly coated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve immediately or let sit 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use fresh carrots for best crunch. Adjust chili crisp to control heat level. Pouring hot sesame oil over the chili crisp blooms the aromatics for deeper flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Asian Inspired