Description
This Fresh Carrot Ribbon Salad offers a delightful crunch with vibrant flavors. Featuring carrots, herbs, and a tangy dressing, it’s a perfect light meal or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large carrots, (about 1 pound)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pistachios
- 2 tablespoons chopped dill
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 1 green onion, (thinly sliced)
- Extra herbs and chopped pistachios, (for garnish)
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, (or champagne vinegar)
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 small clove garlic, (grated)
- Kosher salt and black pepper, (to taste)
Instructions
- Wash and peel the carrots. Shave each carrot into long, thin ribbons using a vegetable peeler. Place them in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, honey, mustard, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Whisk until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the carrot ribbons and gently toss to coat them.
- Add the chopped pistachios, dill, parsley, and green onion to the bowl. Toss again until evenly mixed.
- Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with extra herbs and pistachios. Serve immediately or chill for 15–30 minutes to enhance flavor.
Notes
For added flavor, let the salad chill for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the ingredients to meld together.
Feel free to customize the herbs according to your preference or what you have on hand.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg