Sometimes the simplest recipes deliver the biggest benefits. This vibrant carrot salad is one of those dishes: it’s crunchy, flavorful, and loaded with nutrients that make your skin glow.
With just a handful of ingredients: carrots, tamari, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, chili crunch, a green onion, and a sprinkle of everything bagel seasoning, you’ll have a refreshing side dish (or light lunch) that’s as good for your body as it is for your taste buds.
Prioritizing whole foods is essential for building nutrient dense meals, and this salad does just that! The main ingredient: carrots, are a great source of minerals and fiber. The sesame oil aids in heart health, healthy skin, and has anti-inflammatory benefits. Lastly, the garlic helps your body with detoxification and strengthens your immune system.
I love including tamari in my recipes because it adds wonderful flavor and is great for my gluten-free friends! Tamari is a soy product and provides your body with phytoestrogen, helping to balance your natural estrogen levels. However, soy beans are one of the largest genetically modified crops so it’s best to buy organic tamari when possible 🙂
The Health Benefits
Vitamin A: Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, a powerful antioxidant that your body converts into vitamin A. This nutrient is essential for cell growth and plays a major role in maintaining clear, healthy skin. Alongside that, carrots bring additional antioxidants that help protect your cells from free radical damage.
Vitamin E: Sesame oil sometimes gets a bad reputation, but here’s the truth: when used in raw dishes, it’s a fantastic source of vitamin E and healthy fats. While high temperatures can cause oils to oxidize, this recipe keeps sesame oil in its natural state, allowing it to deliver skin-supportive benefits.
Glowy Skin: Together, vitamin A from the carrots and vitamin E from the sesame oil work to enhance your natural glow. Vitamin A encourages healthy skin cell renewal, while the vitamin E and healthy fats help maintain moisture and smoothness.
No added sugars: The dressing for this salad is made from tamari, sesame oil, and rice vinegar, which add depth, tang, and balance without unnecessary additives or sugars often found in bottled dressings.
Immune System and Heart Health: Beyond skin health, this salad supports overall wellness. Vitamin A strengthens the immune system, and the nourishing fats in sesame oil contribute to heart health
Carrot Salad
For Glowing Skin!
1 servings
10 minutes
Ingredients
2 carrots
2 tsp tamari
1 tsp sesame oil
2 tsp rice vinegar
1 tsp honey
1/2 tsp chili crunch oil
1/2 tsp garlic
1 green onion
Everything but the bagel seasoning
Directions
1. Ribbon the carrots using a vegetable peeler.
2. Mix the tamari, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, chili crunch oil, and garlic. I typically don’t measure here, so do what you’re heart desires!
3. Garnish with everything but the bagel seasoning and chopped green onion.
