Description
A refreshing and healthy raw carrot salad featuring thinly sliced carrot ribbons tossed in a tangy apple cider and balsamic vinegar dressing, enhanced with fresh herbs and a touch of sweetness. Perfect as a light side dish or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad
- 2 carrots, thinly sliced lengthwise
- 2 tablespoons of parsley, roughly minced
- Sesame seeds, garnish (optional)
Dressing
- 2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons of olive oil (optional)
- 1 teaspoon of balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon of agave or maple syrup
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ¼ teaspoon of crushed red peppers (optional)
- 1 teaspoon of mint, minced (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the carrots: Wash the carrots thoroughly. Using a peeler, slice the carrots thinly and lengthwise to create flexible ribbons. Set these carrot ribbons aside in a large bowl.
- Make the dressing: In a jar or small bowl, combine the apple cider vinegar, olive oil (if using), balsamic vinegar, agave or maple syrup, salt, pepper, and crushed red peppers (if desired). Whisk or shake well until the mixture is fully combined.
- Toss the salad: Add the roughly minced parsley and minced mint (if using) to the bowl with the carrot ribbons. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together gently to coat the carrots evenly.
- Serve: Serve the salad immediately at room temperature or chilled. Garnish with sesame seeds if desired. For deeper flavor, allow the salad to marinate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Make the carrot slices thin enough so they are flexible and not tough when eaten.
- Use a mandoline or food processor slicing disk to quickly create uniform carrot ribbons.
- Adjust texture by varying thickness or cutting style—try slices, spirals, or shredding.
- For enhanced flavor, let the salad marinate for 1 to 2 hours so the dressing soaks into the carrots.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
