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Carrot Ribbon Salad

A refreshing and vibrant salad featuring thinly sliced carrot ribbons, tossed with a zesty dressing and fresh herbs.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, side
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
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup for vegan option
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

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 with the carrot ribbons.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Combine and Serve
  1. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For added crunch, consider including thinly sliced bell peppers or radishes.

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