Spicy Pickled Carrot Salad Recipe

Name: Spicy Pickled Carrot Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound carrots, scrubbed clean (about 4 medium carrots); 1 jalapeno pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 cup water; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon chile garlic paste; 1 medium Persian (or other seedless) cucumber, thinly sliced (about 1 cup); 1/4 cup (loosely packed) cilantro leaves; 1/4 cup dry roasted peanuts, roughly chopped; 1 large scallion, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

1/2 pound carrots, scrubbed clean (about 4 medium carrots)
1 jalapeno pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 cup water
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon chile garlic paste
1 medium Persian (or other seedless) cucumber, thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
1/4 cup (loosely packed) cilantro leaves
1/4 cup dry roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
1 large scallion, thinly sliced

1
Use a mandoline or vegetable peeler to cut the carrots into thin ribbons. Slice jalapeno pepper into very thin slices, then combine with the carrots in a medium bowl. Add the salt and sugar, and toss to mix evenly. Let stand for 5 minutes.
2
Combine the water and rice vinegar, then pour over the carrot mixture in the bowl. Let stand, stirring occasionally, for about 20 minutes.
3
Drain liquid from carrots and place in a large bowl. Stir together the chile garlic paste and lime juice, add to the carrots, and toss to coat. Stir in the cucumbers, 2/3 of the cilantro leaves, 2/3 of the peanuts, and 2/3 of the scallions. Arrange salad on a plate and top with the remaining cilantro, peanuts, and scallions.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pound carrots, scrubbed clean (about 4 medium carrots), 1 jalapeno pepper, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon sugar, and more.

Yes, Spicy Pickled Carrot Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Spicy Pickled Carrot Salad

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