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Carrot Ribbon Salad

A refreshing and vibrant salad made with thinly sliced carrots, fresh herbs, and a tangy dressing, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 4 medium carrots peeled and sliced into ribbons
  • 1 cup cucumber thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint chopped
  • 1 medium red bell pepper thinly sliced
Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup for vegan option
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to taste

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, chopped parsley, chopped mint, and sliced red bell pepper to the bowl.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, 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: 150mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For added crunch, consider including nuts or seeds such as sunflower seeds or sliced almonds.

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