Description
This Raw Carrot Salad is a refreshing, crunchy dish featuring thinly sliced carrots tossed in a sweet, tangy dressing made with apple cider vinegar, balsamic vinegar, and agave syrup. Enhanced with fresh herbs like parsley and optional mint, and garnished with sesame seeds, it’s a vibrant side perfect for any season, especially summer.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 2 carrots, thinly sliced lengthwise
Dressing
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons olive oil (optional)
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon agave or maple syrup
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red peppers (optional)
Herbs and Garnish
- 2 tablespoons parsley, roughly minced
- 1 teaspoon mint, minced (optional)
- Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Carrots: Wash the carrots thoroughly. Using a vegetable peeler, carefully slice them into thin, lengthwise strips. Place the sliced carrots in a large mixing bowl.
- Make the Dressing: In a small jar or bowl, combine 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 emulsify the dressing.
- Toss the Salad: Add the roughly minced parsley and optional minced mint to the bowl with the carrots. Pour the dressing over the carrots and herbs. Toss everything together to coat evenly.
- Serve: Serve the salad immediately at room temperature or chill it beforehand. Garnish with sesame seeds if desired for a nutty crunch.
Notes
- This shaved raw carrot salad offers a crisp, fresh texture with a perfectly balanced sweet and tangy dressing.
- It’s ideal for warm weather but enjoyable year-round.
- Optional ingredients like olive oil, mint, crushed red peppers, and sesame seeds add layers of flavor but can be omitted for simplicity or dietary preference.
- Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s a quick and healthy side dish for any meal.
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
