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Carrot Ribbon Salad

A refreshing and colorful salad made with thinly sliced carrots, fresh herbs, and a light vinaigrette, perfect for a healthy side dish or a light lunch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 4 medium carrots peeled and cut into ribbons
  • 1 cup cucumber thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint chopped
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds toasted
Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to taste

Method
 

Prepare the Salad
  1. Using a vegetable peeler, slice the carrots into long ribbons and place them in a mixing bowl.
  2. Add the sliced cucumber, chopped parsley, and chopped mint to the bowl.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine.
  5. Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds on top before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For added flavor, consider adding sliced radishes or bell peppers to the salad.

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