Roasted Carrot Tahini Salad (Printable)

Sweet roasted carrots blend with fresh greens and creamy tahini-lemon for vibrant flavor.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 lb carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch sticks
02 - 5 oz mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, baby kale)
03 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
04 - 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds (optional)

→ Roasting

05 - 2 tbsp olive oil
06 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
07 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
08 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
09 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

→ Tahini-Lemon Drizzle

10 - 1/4 cup tahini
11 - 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
12 - 1 tbsp maple syrup
13 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
14 - 2–3 tbsp water, as needed
15 - Salt, to taste

→ Garnish

16 - 2 tbsp toasted sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds
17 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

# How-To Steps:

01 - Heat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Toss the carrot sticks with olive oil, ground cumin, smoked paprika, sea salt, and black pepper in a large bowl; spread evenly on the baking sheet.
03 - Roast the carrots for 20 to 25 minutes, turning once, until tender and caramelized; remove from oven and let cool slightly.
04 - Whisk tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, minced garlic, and salt in a small bowl; gradually add water until smooth and pourable.
05 - Arrange mixed greens on plates or a serving platter; top with roasted carrots and sliced red onion; drizzle with tahini-lemon sauce.
06 - Sprinkle with pomegranate seeds, toasted seeds, and chopped parsley; serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The roasted carrots get genuinely sweet and caramelized, making even vegetable skeptics ask for seconds.
  • That tahini-lemon drizzle is creamy without any cream, and it ties everything together in a way that feels luxurious.
  • It's naturally vegan and gluten-free, so you're not cooking two meals when friends with different diets show up.
02 -
  • Don't skip turning the carrots halfway through roasting; the bottom side needs those caramelized edges as much as the top.
  • If your tahini sauce is too thick, add water one tablespoon at a time—it's easier to thin out than to thicken up.
03 -
  • Toast your seeds in a dry skillet for two minutes before sprinkling—it wakes up their flavor and makes a real difference.
  • Make the tahini drizzle up to an hour ahead; it keeps in the fridge and actually tastes better as the flavors meld.
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