Raw Carrot Salad
Fresh and light, this shaved carrot salad makes for a quick and easy side dish recipe!
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 151kcal
Equipment
- Peeler
Ingredients
- 2 large carrots
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar more to preference
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley diced
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon unsalted pistachios crushed, optional
- pinch salt
- pinch black pepper
Instructions
- Use a peeler to shave your washed carrots so you have thin carrot ribbons. If you are using organic carrots you can use all the carrot shavings, if not I suggest to discard the outside peelings of the carrots.
- In a dry skillet, add the crushed pistachios (if using) and sesame seeds. Heat on low for 2-3 minutes so they very lightly toast, stirring a few times. Set aside to cool.
- Whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, salt and black pepper (if using).
- Add the carrots to a large bowl and drizzle on the dressing. Toss to coat the carrots. Sprinkle over the pistachios, sesame seeds and parsley to serve.
Notes
- I suggest to use a Y peeler or similar to create the shaved carrots.
- If using non-organic carrots you may wish to leave out the peelings from the outside of the carrots.
- For a more crunchy carrot salad, you can shave the carrots so they are thicker in size.
- Nutritional information is auto-generated and should be understood to be an estimate.
- apple vinegar scores 1. You can swap for white distilled vinegar (scores 0) or if vinegar doesn't work for you, then for a little fresh apple juice or pomegranate juice for that tart flavor.
- sesame seeds, which score 1. Please note that they are a top ten allergen and should only be consumed if you know you tolerate well.
- black pepper, which scores 2. This is optional.
Nutrition
Calories: 151kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 52mg | Potassium: 332mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 12216IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1mg
