Asian Sesame Salad for One

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Ingredients

1 medium	Carrots (grated)
1/2 cup	Cucumber (grated, optional)
1/4 avocado(s)	Avocado (sliced, optional)
1/2 cup	Edamame (soybeans), cooked
1 stalk(s)	Green onion, scallion, ramp (chopped)
1/4 cup	Cilantro (coriander) (chopped)
1/4 cup	Cashew nuts, raw
1 tsp	Sesame seeds
1 dash	Black pepper
1 tsp	Rice vinegar (for dressing)
1 tsp	Extra virgin olive oil (for dressing)
1/2 tsp	Sesame oil (for dressing)
1 tsp	Agave nectar (syrup) (or honey, for dressing)
1 tsp	Tahini (for dressing)

In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped carrots, cucumber, avocado, edamame, green onions, cilantro, cashews, sesame seeds, and black pepper. Toss gently.
To make the dressing, add rice vinegar, olive oil, sesame oil, agave, and tahini into a small bowl or a mason jar if you are planning to save some of the dressing for later. Mix well, adding a splash of water if needed to get to the desired consistency.
Pour the dressing over the bowl of chopped vegetables when ready to serve!

Calories 572

Calories from fat 348

Calories from saturated fat 53

Total Fat 39 g

Saturated Fat 5.9 g

Trans Fat 0 g

Polyunsaturated Fat 9.5 g

Monounsaturated Fat 19.6 g

Cholesterol 0

Sodium 68 mg

Potassium 1333 mg

Total Carbohydrate 41 g

Dietary Fiber 11.9 g

Sugars 11.3 g

Protein 20.8 g

Meat Alternative	2.0
Vegetables	4.0