Description
A vibrant and crunchy raw carrot salad featuring fresh herbs and a zesty dressing, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large carrots
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon agave or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro or mint (optional)
Instructions
- Begin by peeling the carrots and shredding them into delicate ribbons.
- In a bowl, combine the olive oil, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, agave, ground coriander, cayenne, and salt. Whisk until emulsified.
- Place the shredded carrots in a large bowl and pour the dressing over them.
- Toss gently to ensure all carrots are coated with dressing.
- Sprinkle in the chopped parsley and sesame seeds, folding them in.
- Transfer to a serving dish and let sit for 15-20 minutes to meld flavors before serving.
Notes
For best flavor, let the salad sit for a while before serving. Customize by adding nuts or using different herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg