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Carrot Ribbon Salad

A refreshing and colorful salad made with thinly sliced carrots, fresh herbs, and a light vinaigrette.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 4 medium carrots peeled and sliced into ribbons
  • 1 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 cup fresh mint chopped
  • 1 medium cucumber sliced thinly
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
Dressing Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon honey optional
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper

Method
 

Prepare the Salad
  1. Using a vegetable peeler, slice the carrots into thin ribbons.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the carrot ribbons, parsley, mint, cucumber, and cherry tomatoes.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Serve
  1. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 20000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Feel free to add other vegetables or nuts for extra texture and flavor.

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