People online are raving about an absolutely delicious salad recipe that is packed with both flavour and nutrition. The viral carrot salad, which is both quick and easy to make, has been circulating social media thanks to its gut health boosting properties, which experts have gotten behind. Ella Davar RD, founder of Gut-Brain Method has approved of the recipe shared on healthyfitnessmeals.com.
The nutritional advisor is an expert when it comes to improving gut health, coming up with meal plans and tips for digestive relief. Carrots contains a fibre called pectin which helps regulate digestion and supports to growth of beneficial gut bacteria. While maintaining a healthy gut can seem challenging, this 15-minute recipe is a great place to start in making those necessary steps to improvement.
As well as the health benefits of the dish, it also makes a great meal prep contribution as it can be kept in the fridge for several days. In fact, preparing it the night before makes it taste even better when you come to it the following day.
The best way to store any leftovers is to simply pop it in an airtight container and leave it in the fridge for up to three to four days, making it ready to pair and enjoy with any meal over the following days.
Ingredients:
- 4 large carrots
- 1 shallot, finely diced
- 1 Tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 Tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 small lemon, zest and juice of
- 1 Tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 2-3 Tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
For any homecooks who value good presentation, why not opt for some rainbow carrots to give it that special touch.
