Description
Bright, crunchy, and tangy—this Raw Carrot Salad is a refreshing side dish or light lunch, bursting with citrus and perfect for healthy eating.
Ingredients
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For the Salad
- 3 large carrots, peeled, ends trimmed, thinly sliced lengthwise
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (or substitute cilantro or mint)
- 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds
For the Dressing
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp agave syrup (or substitute maple syrup)
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Carrots: Using a mandoline or a vegetable peeler, slice the peeled and trimmed carrots as thinly as possible to create long ribbons. Set aside.
- Make the Dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lime juice, apple cider vinegar, agave syrup, ground coriander, cayenne pepper (if using), and salt until the mixture is well combined and emulsified.
- Combine Salad: Add the carrot ribbons, chopped parsley (or cilantro/mint), and toasted sesame seeds to the dressing in the bowl. Toss everything thoroughly to ensure the carrots are well coated with the dressing and herbs are evenly distributed.
- Serve: Enjoy the salad immediately for a crisp, crunchy texture, or let it sit for 10–15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the carrots to soften slightly.
Notes
- Use a mix of colorful carrots for extra visual appeal.
- If preferred, swap agave syrup for honey or maple syrup for different flavor nuances (keep in mind honey is not vegan).
- Fresh herbs like dill or basil can offer a unique twist in place of parsley, cilantro, or mint.
- This salad is best enjoyed fresh but will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side-dishes
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg