Raw Carrot Salad Recipe

Name: Raw Carrot Salad Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 medium-sized carrots; ½ cup parsley; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon maple syrup; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon sea salt; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

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Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
72 kcal
Course
Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine
American

Raw Carrot Salad Recipe

Robert Berry

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Here's a Raw Carrot Salad that you can make in under 10 minutes. Vegan and gluten-free, this healthy salad is perfect for a light lunch or side dish with any of your main dishes.

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Ingredients

Servings

3 medium-sized carrots washed, ends trimmed (10 oz/287 g)
½ cup parsley roughly chopped (can substitute with cilantro or mint)
1 tablespoon olive oil or coconut oil
2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar
1 tablespoon maple syrup
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon sea salt or kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon sesame seeds optional

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Instructions

Using a vegetable peeler, peel the outer skin of your carrots. Then continue to to grate them into ribbons. Transfer them to a large salad bowl.
Add the parsley to the bowl.
Prepare the dressing: Place the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, cumin, salt, and ground black pepper in a mason jar. Put the lid on and shake. Set aside.
Drizzle the shaved carrots with the dressing and give it a gentle toss using tongs.
Sprinkle with sesame seeds, if using. Serve.

Notes

Yields: This recipe makes about 3-4 cups of carrot salad, which is ideal for 4 servings as a side dish and 2 servings as a light meal. The nutritional values below are per serving (of 4.)
Slicing carrots: While I shave the carrots into ribbons, you can shred it using a box grater or a food processor.
Let it rest: If you have the time, let the salad rest in the fridge for a few hours before serving. Resting time allows the flavors to meld together and make it even more delicious.
Storage: You can store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 72kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Sodium 619mg (26%) Potassium 213mg (6%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 8279IU (166%) Vitamin C 13mg (14%) Calcium 40mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 72 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	72kcal	4%
Carbohydrates	9g	3%
Protein	1g	2%
Fat	4g	6%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	3g	15%
Sodium	619mg	26%
Potassium	213mg	5%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	5g	10%
Vitamin A	8279IU	166%
Vitamin C	13mg	14%
Calcium	40mg	4%
Iron	1mg	6%