Shredded Carrot Salad with Ginger, Lime and Peanuts
In short: Coarsely grated carrots with lime, fresh ginger, chili and roasted peanuts. A crunchy, no-cook salad that keeps well for days. It takes about 15 min in total and makes 4 servings.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 0 min
- Resting
- 15 min
- Total
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 220 kcal
Fresh carrots, grated coarse and tossed with lime, ginger and a little chili, make a salad that stays crisp for days. It sits well next to curries, grilled fish or a rice bowl, and it needs no cooking. Roasted peanuts bring richness and crunch, and the natural sweetness of the carrots softens the heat of the ginger and chili. Make it 15 minutes ahead so the flavors can blend.
Instructions
- Grate the carrots on the large holes of a box grater, or shred them with a food processor. Put them in a large bowl.
- Add the spring onions and cilantro to the carrots.
- In a small bowl, whisk the lime juice, sunflower oil, sesame oil, maple syrup, ginger, chili and salt until combined.
- Pour the dressing over the carrots and toss with your hands, squeezing gently so the carrots take up the flavor.
- Let the salad rest for 15 minutes at room temperature so the carrots soften slightly.
- Taste and adjust with more salt or lime. Fold in most of the peanuts, scatter the rest on top and serve.
Tips
- Use the large holes of the grater. Coarse shreds stay crunchy, while fine ones turn wet and limp.
- Toasted sunflower seeds can replace the peanuts for a nut-free version. A handful of raisins makes the salad sweeter.
Questions and answers
How long does carrot salad keep?
Covered in the fridge it keeps for 3 days. Stir in the peanuts just before serving so they stay crunchy.
Is this carrot salad spicy?
It has mild heat. Use half a chili with the seeds removed for a gentle warmth, or leave it out completely.
What can I serve with it?
Serve it with grilled chicken or fish, rice bowls and curries, or tuck it into sandwiches and wraps for extra crunch.
How long does it take to make Shredded Carrot Salad with Ginger, Lime and Peanuts?
About 15 min in total: 15 min of preparation and 0 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Shredded Carrot Salad with Ginger, Lime and Peanuts?
About 220 kcal per serving, with 5 g of protein, 20 g of carbohydrates and 14 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 220 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 20 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 9 g |
| Sodium | 375 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
