Print

Raw Carrot Ribbon Salad

Print Recipe

A refreshing and colorful salad made with raw carrot ribbons and cucumber, topped with a zesty dressing and fresh herbs.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 large carrots, peeled
  • 1 small cucumber, seeded and thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds

Instructions

  1. Use a vegetable peeler to shave the carrots lengthwise into thin ribbons and place them in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Add the thinly sliced cucumber to the bowl with the carrot ribbons.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey or maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  4. Pour the dressing over the carrot and cucumber mixture and toss gently to coat evenly.
  5. Fold in the chopped parsley and mint until evenly distributed.
  6. Sprinkle toasted sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds over the salad just before serving.
  7. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour to allow flavors to develop.

Notes

For a prettier presentation, use a variety of colored carrots. Adjust the dressing ingredients according to your taste.

Nutrition

Keywords: raw salad, carrot salad, healthy salad, vegan salad, refreshing salad

Find it online: https://yourfavoriterecipes.com/raw-carrot-ribbon-salad/