Description
Raw Carrot Salad offers a vibrant, crunchy, and refreshingly light dish combining the natural sweetness and crispness of fresh carrots with wholesome ingredients. Perfect as a healthy side or quick nourishing meal, it’s easy to prepare, customizable, and packed with nutrients to energize and support digestion.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh carrots, shredded or julienned
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (natural)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (natural)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the Carrots: Wash, peel, and shred or julienne the fresh carrots into thin, uniform pieces to ensure a crisp and enjoyable texture in every bite.
- Mix the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice (natural), maple syrup (natural), salt, and black pepper until fully combined and the dressing is light and smooth.
- Combine Salad and Dressing: Pour the dressing over the shredded carrots, tossing gently but thoroughly to coat each strand evenly with the flavorful mixture.
- Add Seeds and Herbs: Sprinkle sunflower seeds and finely chopped fresh parsley on top, folding them into the salad to add texture and a fresh herbal dimension.
- Taste and Adjust Seasonings: Sample the salad and adjust salt, pepper, or lemon juice (natural) as needed to achieve a perfectly balanced flavor to your liking.
Notes
- Choose organic carrots for a sweeter, more natural flavor boost.
- Shred or julienne carrots finely for an ideal light and refreshing texture.
- Chill the salad for 15-20 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.
- Always use fresh herbs for the most vibrant taste.
- Optionally lightly toast sunflower seeds for a nuttier crunch and aroma.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Raw Carrot Salad, Healthy Salad, Vegan Salad, Quick Side Dish, Gluten Free, Nutritious Salad