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Carrot Salad with Spicy Sweet Tahini Dressing

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Healthy Spicy and Sweet Tahini Dressing that is oil-free, perfect for salads, veggies or even tacos. Made with healthy wholesome ingredients and goes great with this carrot salad!

When it’s scorching hot outside like it is here in Texas, I crave salads. Easy, light, refreshingΒ  crunchy salads. After my last post of the 4 Ingredient Vegan Chocolate Ice Cream, I think we needed something light anyways. Haha.

This entire salad, plus the dressing, is just 7 ingredients. It really couldn’t be easier. It’s got a lot of wonderful crunch from the bell peppers and sunflower kernels. It’s super simple, but it’s taken up a notch by the incredible 3 ingredient oil-free creamy tahini dressing. This tahini dressing is amazing too, it is a little sweet, a little spicy and takes less than 5 minutes to make! This is perfect for a side salad with dinner or as a light meal. We had ours with some pasta for dinner, but I’ve also eaten this as lunch. Adding enough sunflower kernels helps to fill you up. You will feel really good after eating it too. I always feel so good after eating a bunch of raw veggies.

carrot salad in brown bowl with sweet tahini dressing

I’ve been using it as both a dip for veggies and it’s even delicious on French fries!

I hope you give this Carrot Salad with Spicy Sweet Tahini Dressing a try and leave feedback below after you do. You can also tag me on Instagram @thevegan8 and don’t forget my tag #thevegan8.

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  • Almond Butter Dressing

If you make this recipe,Β  be sure to leave feedback below and share your pic on Instagram or Facebook and tag me @thevegan8 #thevegan8!

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Carrot Salad with Spicy Sweet Tahini Dressing

Brandi Doming
Healthy Spicy and Sweet Tahini Dressing that is oil-free, perfect for salads, veggies or even tacos. Made with healthy wholesome ingredients!
5 from 2 votes
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Yields 4

Ingredients

  • 6 long carrots, spiralized or shredded (175 g)
  • 1 large red bell pepper, cut into thin strips (160 g)
  • 5 loosely filled cups romaine lettuce, roughly chopped (110 g)
  • 1/4-1/2 cup raw sunflower kernels

SPICY SWEET TAHINI DRESSING

  • 1/4 cup smooth/runny tahini
  • 1/4 cup coconut aminos This is recommended because it has a sweetness to it, unlike other soy sauce alternatives, this is what gives the dressing a hint of sweet flavor
  • 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon quality hot sauce

Instructions
 

  • Prepare all of the veggies by chopped and spiralizing/shredding.
  • To make the dressing, simply combine the ingredients and whisk until smooth. Add water if needed to thin out. I use a very smooth tahini, so it was the perfect consistency. Taste and add any salt if desired. My tahini has a little salt in it and of course the hot sauce and aminos both have sodium, so there was no need to add extra salt.
  • I've also eaten this salad with cannellini beans, so you can always add those if you want an extra filling salad or additional protein.

Notes

Nutrition for each salad (based on 4 servings): 114.25 calories, 7.125 g fat, 4.28 g protein, 9.8 g carbs, 5.3 g sugar, 36.8 mg sodium
Nutrition per 2 tablespoons of dressing: 85 calories, 8 g fat, 2.5 g protein, 3 carbs, 375 mg sodium
Tried this recipe?Tag @thevegan8brandi on Instagram and use tag #thevegan8!
Keyword creamy tahini dressing, spicy tahini dressing, sweet tahini dressing

 

Filed Under: Dips/Sauces, Gluten Free, Kid Friendly, Kid-Friendly Meals, No Bake, Nut Free, Raw, Salads Tagged With: Carrot, Dressings, Salad, Spicy, Sweet, Tahini

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  1. Marsha A

    July 6, 2015 at 5:04 pm

    Yum!! I’d like this for lunch, please! Does it end up tasting like peanut sauce? What brand of tahini do you use? I bought this organic one and it’s super thick and I don’t really like the flavor of it.

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      July 6, 2015 at 6:56 pm

      Oh yes, I do not like the super thick ones…they tend to taste bad or off or super bitter. Mine is an organic one from Krogers and is super runny and smooth. I also love Dastony brand tahini which you can find at Whole Foods or online at Rawguru.com. Theirs is excellent. I don’t think it tastes like peanut butter at all. It just tastes like a creamy dressing that is slightly sweet, a little spicy and a mild tahini flavor πŸ™‚

      Reply
  2. Angela @ Canned-Time.com

    July 6, 2015 at 5:59 pm

    You always make my tummy growl and my mouth water Sister…fabulous as usual.

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      July 6, 2015 at 7:05 pm

      Haha, awww thank you Angela!

      Reply
  3. Nichole Kraft, Food Writing Copyeditor

    July 6, 2015 at 6:12 pm

    I love the idea of adding beans to this for that extra “stick to your ribs” factor. I’m taking a water aerobics class two evenings a week, and this would be a quick and easy supper when I get home and it’s too late to really cook. Can’t wait to try it!

    Oh, and I took the ice cream to my church’s potluck this weekend. Everyone raved about it! πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      July 6, 2015 at 7:06 pm

      Oh I’m so happy to hear that Nichole! Thank you so much…so glad everybody loved the ice cream! πŸ™‚
      Yes, I’ve eaten the salad as above and also with beans to make it a bit more filling and then it’s still only 8 ingredients, lol! Thanks Nichole! πŸ™‚

      Reply
      • Nichole Kraft, Food Writing Copyeditor

        July 7, 2015 at 8:42 pm

        5 stars
        Just made the salad for lunch. Wow! It was even better than I anticipated. I used chipotle Tabasco to get a smoky flavor and added some butter beans for extra protein. Next time, I may throw in some peas for a little extra sweetness against the smoky flavor. I’ll definitely be making this regularly and telling everybody I know about it!

        Reply
        • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

          July 8, 2015 at 7:16 pm

          Awesome Nichole! Thank you so much for making it and the wonderful feedback! Oh yum, the chipotle hot sauce does sound yummy for a smoky flavor, yum!!

          Reply
  4. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

    July 6, 2015 at 6:18 pm

    You had me sold at tahini πŸ˜‰

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      July 6, 2015 at 7:07 pm

      Tahini is the best huh?! This dressing is so good!

      Reply
  5. Florian @ContentednessCooking

    July 6, 2015 at 7:41 pm

    This is my kind of salad! Anything with tahini is a winner. Your salad looks pretty amazing and delicious, love the simplicity in the way you can make it in minutes! The temperatures are high right know where I live so this salad is on my list to make! I bet the crunch of the sunflower seeds is a brillant addition in combination with the carrots.

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      July 10, 2015 at 12:00 am

      Thank you so much Florian!! I absolutely love to have some crunch in my salads and the sunflower seeds work amazing in this salad…..it was actually my daughter’s favorite part of the salad!

      Reply
  6. Harriet Emily

    July 6, 2015 at 8:22 pm

    Oooh this is making me so hungry Brandi – your recipes always look so mouthwatering! I loooove the sound of that dressing. Carrots and tahini are the best combo. What a perfect summer salad!

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      July 9, 2015 at 11:59 pm

      You are so sweet thank you so much Harriet for that compliment!!

      Reply
  7. Sophia @ Veggies Dont Bite

    July 6, 2015 at 8:52 pm

    Looks awesome! Love raw salads during those hot months too, and tahini dressing? Obviously the bomb! Plus, this just leaves room for more dessert calories! HA!

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      July 9, 2015 at 11:59 pm

      The tahini dressing is AMAZING!!

      Reply
  8. Howie Fox

    July 6, 2015 at 9:38 pm

    Coconut aminos?!?! Now I’m intrigued. You get me clicking from facebook to your blog, to googling coconut stuff. Please don’t keep me in that loop forever, hahahha πŸ˜€
    Interesting stuff, seriously!

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      July 9, 2015 at 11:58 pm

      Haha aww thanks Howie! You are so kind!

      Reply
  9. Natalie @ Feasting on Fruit

    July 7, 2015 at 2:55 am

    Carrots are my favorite vegetable to spiralize! And I love the coconut aminos in the dressing, that slight sweetness is so wonderful!

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      July 7, 2015 at 5:12 am

      Thank you so much Natalie! I agree…coconut aminos is so different than liquid aminos…it has a wonderful sweet flavor without any added sugar/sweetener…I use it ALL the time!

      Reply
  10. Linda @ Veganosity

    July 7, 2015 at 3:16 pm

    Agreed, salads are the only food I want on a hot day. I love that you put some heat in the dressing. πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      July 8, 2015 at 7:18 pm

      Thank you Linda! I love salads…..and ice cream on a hot day! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  11. Jennifer

    July 7, 2015 at 3:55 pm

    This sounds and looks amazing! Right up my alley! Thanks for sharing! It’s been a while since my last comment but I have been following your blog πŸ™‚ Wanted to let you know that I have a week full of vegan giveaways this week on my site, too! Hope you are well πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      July 8, 2015 at 7:18 pm

      Thank you so much Jennifer! Will check it out!

      Reply
  12. Sina

    July 8, 2015 at 9:11 pm

    This sounds so yummy, Brandi! I just love tahini dressing. πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      July 9, 2015 at 4:32 am

      Thank you so much Sina!

      Reply
  13. Bianca @ ElephantasticVegan

    July 12, 2015 at 5:14 pm

    This simple raw salad looks delicious! I bet it’s amazing because tahini is awesome πŸ™‚ I really like the addition of sunflower seeds.

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      July 13, 2015 at 12:05 am

      Thank you so much Bianca!

      Reply
  14. Anu-My Ginger Garlic Kitchen

    July 13, 2015 at 11:39 am

    Looks awesome! This simple yet exotic salad looks so great with tahini dressing!

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      July 15, 2015 at 9:48 pm

      Thank you so much Anu!

      Reply
  15. Joanna

    April 5, 2022 at 10:33 pm

    5 stars
    This was pleasantly good! I made it a tiny bit different bcuz didnt have everything on hand.

    Grated 1 carrot
    Thinly sliced 1 bell pep
    2 tbsp tahini
    2 tbsp liquid aminos
    1 tsp honey
    A few dashes of tapatio hot sauce

    I would have done less tahini/amino sauce because it was a little bit too much sauce but altogether it was a great lunch!

    Next time I think I will add chopped cilantro and unsalted sunflower seeds. Maybe raisins as well? No more salty stuff tho!

    Thanks!

    Reply

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