Sweet Carrot Salad with Tangy Asian Dressing (15-Minute Side)

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450 g) carrots, peeled and shredded or cut into matchsticks
• 3 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 3 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
• 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds, optional
• 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
• 1 tablespoon neutral oil
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, plus more to taste
• 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger
• 1 small garlic clove, finely grated
• 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes or 1 teaspoon chili crisp, optional