Recipes
Raw Carrot Salad
Cooking Times
Ready in: 10 minutes
Prep time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 2-3 Bagged Carrots
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Directions
- Wash the carrots and cut off the stem and tip.
- Using a peeler, peel the carrots into thin ribbon slices. Add the carrots to a bowl with the chopped green onions.
- In a small bowl whisk together the sesame oil, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, maple syrup, and lime juice.
- Toss the salad with the dressing and top with sesame seeds.
Tips for Storing Carrots
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Containers
Store carrots in a resealable plastic bag or other airtight container.
Shelf Life
To extend the shelf life of your carrots, you can place a damp paper towel in the bag or container, but avoid storing carrots in water as it will soften their texture.
Temperature
Carrots should be stored in the refrigerator between 34 and 36 degrees Fahrenheit.
Avoid Ethylene
Avoid storing carrots near ethylene-producing fruits and vegetables, such as apples or pears.