Description
Discover the vibrant and nutritious Raw Carrot Salad, a delightful dish that brings together the natural sweetness of fresh carrots with zesty flavors. Perfect for summer picnics or as a colorful addition to your weekday meals, this salad is incredibly simple to prepare and packed with essential nutrients. In just 10 minutes, you can whip up a healthy side that complements any meal. With its bright colors and crunchy texture, this vegan-friendly salad is sure to be a hit at your dining table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large carrots, peeled and ends trimmed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon agave or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro or mint, optional
Instructions
- Peel the carrots and trim the ends. Grate them into fine ribbons using a box grater or food processor.
- In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, fresh lime juice, apple cider vinegar, agave (or maple syrup), ground coriander, cayenne pepper (if desired), and kosher salt. Whisk until well blended.
- Add the shredded carrots to the dressing and toss until fully coated.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and sesame seeds before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg