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Raw Carrot Salad
Shaved raw carrot salad is crunchy and fresh with a sweet, savory, tangy dressing perfect for Summer (+ all year long) and ready in just 20 minutes!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 86 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 2 carrots, thinly sliced lengthwise
- 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)
- 2 tablespoons of parsley, roughly mined
- 1 teaspoon of 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
- Make the slices thin enough: They should be super flexible, not too tough.
- To speed up prep: A mandoline or food processor slicing disk can get the carrots ribboned in seconds.
- Adjust the texture: By changing the thickness and cut (aka into slices, spirals, or making a shredded carrot salad).
- Allow the flavors to meld: If you have the time, leaving the carrot ribbons to ‘marinate’ for at least 30 minutes (1-2 hours is even better) before serving will not only allow the dressing to meld but give it time to start soaking into the carrots.
Nutrition Information
Calories
86kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Sodium
65mg
(3%)
Potassium
230mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
10549IU
(211%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
37mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
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.