Description
A fresh and vibrant Raw Carrot Salad featuring thinly sliced carrot ribbons tossed in a tangy and slightly sweet dressing made with apple cider vinegar, balsamic vinegar, and agave syrup. Enhanced with fresh herbs and optional sesame seeds, this light salad is perfect as a refreshing side or a healthy snack.
Ingredients
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Salad
- 2 carrots, thinly sliced lengthwise
- 2 tablespoons parsley, roughly minced
- 1 teaspoon mint, minced (optional)
- Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
Dressing
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons olive oil (optional)
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon agave or maple syrup
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red peppers (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the carrots: Wash the carrots thoroughly, then use a peeler to create thin, long slices. These ribbons should be flexible and not tough. Place them in a large bowl.
- Make the dressing: In a jar or small bowl, combine the apple cider vinegar, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, agave or maple syrup, salt, pepper, and crushed red peppers if using. Stir well to mix all ingredients.
- Toss the salad: Add the roughly minced parsley and optional minced mint to the bowl with carrot ribbons. Pour the dressing over and toss everything together to coat evenly.
- Serve: Serve the salad immediately at room temperature or chilled. Garnish with sesame seeds if desired for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- Make sure the carrot slices are thin enough to be flexible and easy to eat.
- Use a mandoline or food processor slicing disk to speed up the carrot slicing process.
- Adjust texture by varying the thickness or cutting the carrots into spirals or shredding them for different styles of carrot salad.
- For enhanced flavor, allow the carrot ribbons to marinate in the dressing for at least 30 minutes to 1-2 hours before serving to soak up the dressing fully.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
