Description
Enjoy a vibrant and nutritious Carrot Ribbon Salad that adds a burst of color to your meals. This salad features elegant carrot ribbons, fresh greens, and a zesty dressing, making it perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large carrots (preferably organic)
- 2 cups of mixed greens (arugula, spinach, and romaine)
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (parsley or cilantro) for garnish
Instructions
- Wash the carrots thoroughly under running water.
- Using a vegetable peeler, peel the carrots into thin ribbons.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine carrot ribbons, mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper, then drizzle over salad and toss gently.
Notes
- Best served fresh, but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Keep dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain freshness.
- Top with seeds for added crunch and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120 Kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg