Retinol Carrot Salad
This retinol carrot salad is a vibrant, vitamin A–packed side dish made with fresh carrots, healthy fats, and a zesty dressing. Perfect for skin health and easy to prepare in just 10 minutes.
Ingredients
- 3 large carrots peeled into ribbons
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tsp raw honey or maple syrup
- Juice of ½ lime
- Pinch of sea salt
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 small red chili thinly sliced (optional)
- Fresh cilantro or mint optional
Instructions
- Peel the carrots into thin ribbons using a vegetable peeler or mandoline.
- In a small bowl, whisk together sesame oil, olive oil, vinegar, soy sauce, honey, lime juice, and salt.
- Place carrot ribbons in a mixing bowl and toss with the dressing until evenly coated.
- Add sesame seeds, chili slices, and herbs.
- Let rest for 5–10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
Use organic carrots for higher beta carotene content.
Add avocado or quinoa to turn it into a full meal.
Letting it sit helps the flavors absorb and the carrots soften slightly.
Add avocado or quinoa to turn it into a full meal.
Letting it sit helps the flavors absorb and the carrots soften slightly.