Description
Raw Carrot Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish that brings a burst of flavor and color to your table. This quick and easy salad combines fresh, crunchy carrots with a zesty dressing made from lime juice and apple cider vinegar. Packed with essential vitamins and fiber, this salad is not only delicious but also supports a healthy lifestyle. Perfect as a side dish for grilled meats or as a refreshing topping for tacos, it’s an excellent choice for lunches, picnics, or any gathering. Impress your guests with this delightful raw carrot salad that’s customizable to suit your taste!
Ingredients
- 3 large carrots
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
- 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
Instructions
- Peel the carrots and cut them into 3-4 inch pieces.
- Use a mandoline slicer to slice the carrots thinly lengthwise.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, agave, ground coriander, optional cayenne pepper, and salt until well combined.
- Add the sliced carrots, chopped parsley, and sesame seeds to the dressing; toss until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately for maximum crunch or let the salad sit for 10-15 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Raw
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg