Carrot Salad Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon green tea rubs (a mixture of green tea leaves, sugar, and spices)
• 4 large carrots, peeled and grated or thinly sliced
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro or parsley, for garnish
• Optional: 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts or almonds, for garnish

Instructions:

Prepare the Green Tea Rubs:

• Combine the green tea leaves, sugar, and spices in a small bowl to create the green tea rubs. This mixture will be used to add a unique flavor to the carrot salad.

Season the Carrots:

• In a large bowl, toss the grated or thinly sliced carrots with the green tea rubs until evenly coated. Set aside.

Prepare the Dressing:

• In a small bowl, whisk together the fresh orange juice, olive oil, white wine vinegar, honey, and grated ginger until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Combine the Salad:

• Add the thinly sliced red onion to the bowl with the carrots. Pour the dressing over the carrot and onion mixture, and toss gently to combine. Let the salad sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Finish and Serve:

• Transfer the Carrot Salad to a serving platter or individual bowls. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro or parsley and, if desired, toasted pine nuts or almonds.
• Serve the Carrot Salad immediately, enjoying the refreshing flavors of the carrots and red onion with the tangy dressing and the subtle hint of green tea from the rubs.