Daikon Carrot Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing Recipe
A refreshing and crunchy Daikon Carrot Salad tossed in a flavorful sesame ginger dressing. This quick and easy salad features thin ribbons of carrot and daikon radish, lightly dressed with toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar, fresh garlic, and ginger, then sprinkled with sesame seeds. Perfect as a light side dish or appetizer, it offers a delightful balance of textures and an invigorating Asian-inspired flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 2 medium carrots
- 1 medium daikon radish (about equal volume to carrots)
Dressing
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 large garlic clove, grated or minced
- 1 inch piece of ginger, peeled and grated
- Salt & pepper to taste (about ¼ – ½ teaspoon salt)
Garnish
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prep the veggies: Clean and peel the daikon radish and carrots. Using a vegetable peeler, shave thin ribbons of the peeled carrots and daikon radish by pressing the vegetables against a cutting board and slicing away from your body. Place the shaved vegetables in a large mixing bowl.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, combine the toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Add salt (about ¼ to ½ teaspoon) and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Mix well to combine all the dressing ingredients evenly.
- Toss the salad: Pour the prepared dressing over the shaved carrots and daikon radish. Add the sesame seeds and toss everything together thoroughly to ensure the vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Serve or refrigerate: Serve the salad immediately for the freshest texture and flavor, or cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours to allow flavors to meld. Stir before serving if chilled.
Notes
- Rice vinegar adds a mild tang and sweetness; you can substitute with apple cider vinegar if unavailable.
- For extra crunch, toast the sesame seeds lightly before adding them to the salad.
- This salad is best served fresh but can be stored in the fridge up to one day.
- Adjust the amount of garlic and ginger depending on your preference for pungency.
Keywords: daikon radish salad, carrot salad, sesame ginger dressing, vegan salad, Asian side dish, quick salad, no-cook salad
