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Carrot Ribbon Salad

A refreshing and colorful salad made with thinly sliced carrots, fresh herbs, and a zesty dressing, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 4 medium carrots peeled and sliced into ribbons
  • 1 cup cucumber thinly sliced
  • ½ cup red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh mint chopped
Dressing Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup for vegan option
  • 1 clove garlic minced

Method
 

Prepare the Salad
  1. Using a vegetable peeler, slice the carrots into long ribbons and place them in a mixing bowl.
  2. Add the sliced cucumber, red bell pepper, parsley, and mint to the bowl.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Combine and Serve
  1. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  2. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This salad can be customized with other vegetables or nuts for added texture and flavor.

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