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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
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 4 medium carrots peeled and sliced into ribbons
  • 1 cup arugula or mixed greens
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup for vegan option
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

Method
 

Prepare the Salad
  1. Using a vegetable peeler, slice the carrots into long ribbons. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Add the arugula and chopped parsley to the bowl with the carrot ribbons.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Combine and Serve
  1. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 184IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For added texture, consider adding nuts or seeds such as sunflower seeds or walnuts.

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