Carrot Greens Salad with Sesame Seeds Recipe

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Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 5 mins

Additional: 9hrs

Total: 9hrs15 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Carrot Greens Salad with Sesame Seeds Recipe

Ingredients

4 bunches carrots with tops

2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

1 tablespoon sesame oil

1 ½ teaspoons soy sauce

⅛ teaspoon white sugar

½ cup sliced almonds

Salad

Directions

Step 1

Remove greens from carrots and then remove and discard as much of the stems as possible keeping only the leaves. Chop leaves to about 1/2 inch. Reserve carrots for another use.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; parboil greens for 2 minutes then strain and shock in ice water. Drain and squeeze dry. Place in a new bowl of cold water and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight changing water 1 to 2 times during the process to help eliminate extra bitter flavor. Drain and squeeze again.

Step 3

Mix sesame seeds vinegar sesame oil soy sauce and sugar together in a medium bowl. Toss in carrot greens and almonds and mix well.

Step 4

Cover greens and refrigerate to marinate at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutritional Information

Carrot Greens Salad with Sesame Seeds Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 264.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 6.7g 13%

Carbohydrates: 40g 13%

Dietary Fiber: 12.5g 50%

Sugars: 18.9g

Fat: 10.7g 16%

Saturated Fat: 1.1g 6%

Vitamin A Iu: 64152.5IU 1283%

Niacin Equivalents: 5.4mg 41%

Vitamin B6: 0.6mg 36%

Vitamin C: 22.7mg 38%

Folate: 79.5mcg 20%

Calcium: 185.6mg 19%

Iron: 2.1mg 12%

Magnesium: 89.7mg 32%

Potassium: 1331.9mg 37%

Sodium: 340.1mg 14%

Thiamin: 0.4mg 43%

Calories From Fat: 96

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.