Description
This Raw Carrot Salad is a refreshing and crunchy dish featuring thinly sliced carrots tossed in a sweet, savory, and tangy dressing made from apple cider vinegar, balsamic vinegar, and a touch of agave or maple syrup. Garnished with fresh herbs and optional sesame seeds, it’s perfect for a light summer side or a healthy addition to any meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 carrots, thinly sliced lengthwise
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon agave or maple syrup
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons parsley, roughly minced
Optional Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red peppers
- 1 teaspoon mint, minced
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Carrots: Wash the carrots thoroughly. Using a vegetable peeler, carefully slice the carrots into thin, long slices lengthwise. Place the sliced carrots into a large mixing bowl.
- Make the Dressing: In a small jar or bowl, combine the apple cider vinegar, optional olive oil, balsamic vinegar, agave or maple syrup, salt, pepper, and optional crushed red peppers. Stir or shake well to blend all ingredients evenly.
- Toss the Salad: Add the roughly minced parsley and optional minced mint to the bowl with the carrots. Pour the prepared dressing over the salad. Toss everything together gently to ensure the carrots are well coated with the dressing.
- Serve: Serve the salad immediately at room temperature or chill it briefly for a refreshing cold salad. Optionally garnish with sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- Shaved raw carrot salad offers a delightful crunchy texture and fresh flavor, perfect for warm weather but enjoyable year-round.
- The dressing provides a balanced blend of sweet, tangy, and savory notes enhancing the natural sweetness of carrots.
- Optional ingredients like olive oil, crushed red peppers, mint, and sesame seeds can be added to customize flavor and texture.
- This salad is quick to prepare, ready in about 20 minutes, making it ideal for last-minute healthy meals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 86 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 65 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
