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Curry Carrot Salad with Tahini Dressing

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ⅓ cup + 1 TBSP tahini
  • 1-2 TBSP curry powder based on taste preference
  • ¼ cup freshly-squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 TBSP maple syrup
  • ½ tsp. garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp. each salt and black pepper
  • 1 10-ounce bag matchstick carrots
  • 1 cup golden raisins
  • ¼ cup pumpkin seeds
  • 1 TBSP nutritional yeast optional, or Parmesan cheese, if not dairy-free
  • 2 TBSP sesame seeds

Method
 

  1. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, curry powder, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  2. Add the carrots, raisins, and pumpkin seeds to a large bowl and gently toss. Pour the dressing over top and mix well. Top with nutritional yeast (or Parmesan), and mix once more. 
  3. Refrigerate the mixture for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results. 
  4. Once ready to serve, add the sesame seeds and mix everything up. Serve chilled. 

Notes

Shredded carrots can be substituted for matchstick carrots.