Description
A quick and nutritious raw carrot salad that boosts daily vegetable intake and promotes overall health.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (or avocado oil)
- Juice of 1 lemon (or lime juice/apple cider vinegar)
- 1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup/stevia)
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs (parsley or cilantro), chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Carrots: Peel and slice the carrots into thin rounds or grate them.
- Whisk the Dressing: In a small bowl, combine olive oil and lemon juice, whisk until emulsified.
- Toss the Salad: In a mixing bowl, add sliced carrots, chopped herbs, and the dressing. Toss to coat.
- Season to Taste: Add salt and pepper, adjusting according to preference.
- Chill and Serve: Let the salad sit for at least 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Keep dressing separate if preparing in advance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Raw
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 41
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: carrot salad, raw salad, healthy recipes, quick salad, vegan salad
