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Raw Carrot Ribbon Salad

Fresh and Crunchy Raw Carrot Ribbon Salad for a Vibrant Meal

Enjoy this vibrant Raw Carrot Ribbon Salad that highlights fresh ingredients and textures, perfect for brightening any table.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 medium Carrots shaved into ribbons
  • 1 large Cucumber thinly sliced and seeds removed
  • 0.5 cup Parsley finely chopped
  • 0.25 cup Mint finely chopped
For the Dressing
  • 0.25 cup Olive Oil high-quality recommended
  • 3 tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • 2 tablespoons Honey or Maple Syrup maple syrup for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly cracked
For the Topping
  • 0.25 cup Sunflower Seeds or Pumpkin Seeds sprinkle on before serving

Equipment

  • Vegetable Peeler
  • mixing bowl
  • Small bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Using a vegetable peeler, shave the carrots lengthwise into thin ribbons and place in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Slice the cucumber into thin rounds, remove the seeds, and add to the bowl with carrot ribbons. Gently toss together.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey or maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
  4. Pour the dressing over the carrot and cucumber mixture, and gently toss to coat evenly.
  5. Fold in the chopped parsley and mint carefully to maintain the texture and visual appeal.
  6. Sprinkle seeds over the salad just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 240mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 20000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This salad can be prepared a few hours in advance, but add herbs and seeds last minute to maintain freshness and crunch.

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