An Asian-inspired salad with raw zucchini noodles, carrot, sesame seeds and a tangy dressing
No cooking required
4 zucchini, cut into fine noodles with a spiralizer
1 large carrot, peeled into ribbons, or spiralized
1 fresh red chili pepper, finely chopped (remove the seeds if you want milder spice)
½ cup peanuts, roasted and salted, or raw
¼ cup sesame seeds, lightly toasted on a dry pan (no oil) until golden
Dressing
Juice of 1 lime
2 tsp sesame oil
2 Tbsp avocado oil
Salt and pepper
1
In a large bowl, combine the zucchini, carrot, chili pepper, peanuts and sesame seeds
2
In a small bowl or cup, combine the dressing ingredients, taste and add more seasoning as needed
3
Pour the dressing over the salad just before serving, and use two spoons or tongs to gently toss the salad
Nutrition Facts
5 servings
Serving size
- Amount per serving
- Calories231
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 19.2g25%
- Total Carbohydrate 11.2g5%
- Protein 6.1g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
4 zucchini, cut into fine noodles with a spiralizer
1 large carrot, peeled into ribbons, or spiralized
1 fresh red chili pepper, finely chopped (remove the seeds if you want milder spice)
½ cup peanuts, roasted and salted, or raw
¼ cup sesame seeds, lightly toasted on a dry pan (no oil) until golden
Dressing
Juice of 1 lime
2 tsp sesame oil
2 Tbsp avocado oil
Salt and pepper