5 from 201 votes
Raw Carrot Salad
This Raw Carrot Salad features thinly sliced carrot ribbons tossed with a tangy dressing made from apple cider vinegar, balsamic vinegar, agave syrup, and optional olive oil. Fresh parsley and optional mint add herbal brightness, while a pinch of crushed red pepper delivers a mild heat note. The texture is crisp and flexible, offering a light, refreshing side or salad component.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
2
Calories:
86 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 2 carrot thinly sliced lengthwise
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons olive oil optional
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon agave syrup or maple syrup
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper optional
- 2 tablespoons parsley roughly mined
- 1 teaspoon mint minced (optional
- sesame seeds garnish (optional
Instructions
- Wash the carrots, then using a peeler carefully slice thin and long slices. Set aside in a large bowl.
- In a jar or small bowl, combine the apple cider vinegar, oil, balsamic vinegar, agave or maple syrup, salt and pepper, and mix to combine. Set aside.
- To the bowl with the carrots, add the parsley and dressing. Toss and serve at room temperature or chilled.
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Notes
- Slice carrots thinly for flexible ribbons that are not tough.
- Use a mandoline or food processor slicing disk to speed up preparation.
- Adjust texture by varying the thickness or cut style of the carrots (slices, spirals, shredded).
- For best flavor, let carrot ribbons marinate in the dressing for 30 minutes to 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Information
Calories
86kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Sodium
65mg
(3%)
Potassium
230mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
10549IU
(211%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
37mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 86
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 86kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 65mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 230mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 10549IU | 211% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.