Description
A vibrant and healthy Carrot Noodle Skincare Bowl featuring spiralized carrot noodles, fresh cucumber, red bell pepper, avocado, and baby spinach, topped with a zesty tahini-lime dressing and crunchy seeds. This light, plant-based dish is perfect for a quick, nourishing lunch or snack that promotes glowing skin.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 3 large carrots, peeled and spiralized
- 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 cup red bell pepper, julienned
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 1 tablespoon lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce or tamari (gluten-free if needed)
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Toppings
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds
Instructions
- Prepare carrot noodles: Peel the carrots and use a spiralizer to create thin carrot noodles, setting them aside as the base for your bowl.
- Assemble the base: Evenly distribute the spiralized carrot noodles between two serving bowls to form the foundation of the dish.
- Add fresh vegetables: Layer thinly sliced cucumber, julienned red bell pepper, avocado slices, and baby spinach over the carrot noodles. Sprinkle chopped fresh cilantro on top for added flavor and freshness.
- Mix dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, freshly squeezed lime juice, water, maple syrup, soy sauce or tamari, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy. Adjust the consistency by adding more water if needed.
- Dress the bowls: Drizzle the prepared tahini-lime dressing evenly over the assembled vegetable bowls to add a tangy, creamy element.
- Add toppings: Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and pumpkin seeds on top for a crunchy texture and nutty flavor.
- Serve: Serve immediately to enjoy the freshness and vibrant textures of the salad.
Notes
- This bowl is best enjoyed fresh to preserve the crispness of the vegetables and avocado.
- For a nuttier flavor, lightly toast the sesame and pumpkin seeds before adding.
- Gluten-free tamari can be used as a soy sauce alternative to keep the recipe gluten-free.
- Adjust the dressing ingredients to taste; add more lime juice for extra tang or maple syrup for sweetness.
- This dish can be prepared ahead in parts, but assemble just before serving to avoid sogginess.
