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Peel the carrots and cut them into thin, uniform julienne strips. Use a mandoline slicer for precision, if available.
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Place the julienned carrots in a mixing bowl and evenly sprinkle with salt. Allow to sit for 10 to 15 minutes to extract excess moisture.
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Rinse the salted carrots thoroughly under cold running water, then drain well to remove residual moisture and salt.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together apple cider vinegar, granulated sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and ground black pepper until the sugar is completely dissolved.
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Add the drained carrots to the bowl with the dressing mixture. Toss gently to ensure the carrots are evenly coated.
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Sprinkle sesame seeds and finely chopped green onions over the mixture. Lightly toss once more to distribute the garnishes.
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Allow the salad to marinate at room temperature for at least 10 minutes to develop flavors.
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Transfer the carrot salad to a serving dish. Serve immediately as a fresh side.