Side dishe for 4

Carrot Salad

Name: Carrot Salad
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 7 carrots; 1 lemon; 1 lime; 3 tbsp mirin seasoning; 1 tbsp dijon mustard; 2 tbsp sesame oil; 1/2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 red chili; 4 cloves garlic; 2 tsp ginger; 1 tbsp coriander; 1 green onion; 1/4 cup roasted peanuts

$5.74for 430 minServes 4

Shredded carrots soak in a bright lemon-lime dressing with garlic, ginger, chili, coriander, and peanuts.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Carrots, 1.1 lb$1.09/lb typical	1.1 lb	$1.19Typical price
	Lemons and limes, 2$0.60 each typical	2	$1.20Typical price
	Poblano and other fresh chiles, 1$0.60 each typical	1	$0.60Typical price
	Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical	0.5	$0.30Typical price
	Fresh ginger, a little$0.40/oz typical	a little	$0.07Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.05Typical price
	Green onions, a little$1.19 each typical	a little	$0.17Typical price
	Nuts and seeds, 1.25 oz$0.70/oz typical	1.25 oz	$0.79Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$5.74

Swaps

Swap carrots for sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsMustard, mayo, ketchupAsian sauces and pastesSoy sauce

Not included in the cost.

30 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
4servings as written
$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$1.43 per serving$5.74 for 4

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Ingredients

7 carrots
1 lemon
1 lime
3 tbsp mirin seasoning
1 tbsp dijon mustard
2 tbsp sesame oil
1/2 tbsp soy sauce
1 red chili
4 cloves garlic
2 tsp ginger
1 tbsp coriander
1 green onion
1/4 cup roasted peanuts

Steps

Shred the carrots and place them in a large bowl.
Whisk the sugar, lemon juice, lime juice, mirin, mustard, sesame oil, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger in a small bowl.
Pour the dressing over the carrots and toss until evenly coated.
Slice the chili and green onion, then add them with the coriander and peanuts.
Chill the salad for 20 minutes, then toss again before serving.