Description
The Carrot Ribbon Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish featuring long ribbons of fresh carrots, cucumber, and bell pepper, all tossed in a zesty dressing. Perfect as a side or light meal, this salad is not only visually appealing but also packed with flavor and essential nutrients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large carrots, peeled
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 bell pepper, julienned
- ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Using a vegetable peeler or spiralizer, create long ribbons from the peeled carrots.
- In a large bowl, mix the carrot ribbons, cucumber slices, bell pepper, and parsley gently.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey or maple syrup, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss to coat. Serve garnished with extra parsley if desired.
Notes
- Best enjoyed fresh; store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Keep dressing separate until you’re ready to serve to avoid sogginess.
- Pairs well with grilled chicken, fish, or can be enhanced with quinoa or chickpeas for a heartier option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150 Kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg