Description

This Raw Carrot Salad is a crunchy and fresh dish featuring thinly sliced carrots tossed in a sweet, savory, and tangy dressing made from apple cider vinegar, balsamic vinegar, and agave syrup. Enhanced with parsley and optional mint and sesame seeds, it makes a perfect light salad ready in just 20 minutes, ideal for warm days or as a healthy side any time of year.

Ingredients

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Salad

2 carrots, thinly sliced lengthwise
2 tablespoons of parsley, roughly minced
1 teaspoon of mint, minced (optional)
Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)

Dressing

2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons of olive oil (optional)
1 teaspoon of balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon of agave or maple syrup
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/4 teaspoon of crushed red peppers (optional)

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Instructions

Prepare the Carrots: Wash the carrots thoroughly, then use a peeler to carefully slice them into thin, long strips lengthwise. Place the sliced carrots in a large bowl.
Mix the Dressing: In a jar or small bowl, combine the apple cider vinegar, olive oil (if using), balsamic vinegar, agave or maple syrup, salt, pepper, and crushed red peppers (if using). Stir or shake well to blend all ingredients together.
Toss and Serve: Add the roughly minced parsley (and minced mint if using) to the bowl with the carrots. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss thoroughly to coat the carrot slices evenly. Garnish with sesame seeds if desired. Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

This salad is crisp and refreshing with a balanced sweet and tangy flavor, perfect for summer or any season.
The olive oil and crushed red peppers are optional but add richness and a mild kick respectively.
Using fresh herbs like parsley and mint enhances the freshness and aroma of the salad.
The salad can be prepared in about 20 minutes, making it a quick and healthy choice.
For additional texture and nutrition, you can sprinkle sesame seeds as garnish before serving.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 86 kcal
Sugar: 7 g
Sodium: 65 mg
Fat: 5 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 11 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 1 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg