Description
Brighten up your meals with this refreshing Carrot Ribbon Salad. With its colorful ribbons of fresh carrots, zesty lemon dressing, and a hint of sweetness, this salad is not only visually appealing but also packed with flavor. Perfect for summer picnics or family gatherings, it’s a delightful dish that everyone will love. Quick to prepare and easily adaptable, you’ll want to make this vibrant salad again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium fresh carrots, peeled
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh herbs (parsley or cilantro)
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by gathering all ingredients and tools.
- Using a vegetable peeler, create long ribbons from each carrot until you reach the core.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey or maple syrup, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl with carrot ribbons, pour the dressing and toss gently until evenly coated.
- Add chopped herbs and toss again for good measure.
- Serve immediately or chill in the fridge for about 15 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Raw
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute carrots with zucchini or cucumbers for added variety. For crunch, consider adding nuts or seeds of your choice. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.