RECIPE: Try this nutritious Carrot Noodle Salad for the perfect light lunch
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RECIPE: Try this nutritious Carrot Noodle Salad for the perfect light lunch

FORMER Miss World turned nutritionist Rosanna Davison has created a series of new recipes for her newly-launched nutrition website.

One of her favourite recipes is this Carrot Noodle Salad with ginger-miso dressing -  perfect for a healthy lunch.

CarrotSalad-n Crisp, crunchy, creamy, light and so delicious, this nutritious salad makes a great side dish or light lunch.

Carrot Noodle Salad with Ginger-Miso Dressing

Serves 2

Prep Time: 10 min

For the salad:

2 carrots, peeled

1 cucumber, rinsed well

4 spring onions, finely chopped

Chopped parsley, to serve

1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds*, to serve

For the ginger-miso dressing:

1 tbsp tahini

1 tsp miso paste

3 tbsp cold water

1/2 tsp chopped fresh ginger

1/2 tsp smoked paprika

1/2 tsp Ume Japanese Plum Seasoning

Juice of 1/2 a fresh lime

Pinch of salt and pepper, to taste

Method:

In a large mixing bowl, make the carrot and cucumber noodles using a spiraliser or vegetable peeler.

Add the spring onions.

Place all dressing ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth and creamy. Taste and season, if necessary.

Toss the vegetables in the dressing and serve topped with chopped parsley and toasted sesame seeds.

Top tip:

Toast the sesame seeds gently in an oven at 200C for 8-10 minutes, until lightly browned and allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.