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Carrot Ribbon Salad with Lime Dressing

Carrot Ribbon Salad with Lime Dressing
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Carrot Ribbon Salad with Lime Dressing is a bright, crisp, and flavorful salad combining sweet carrot ribbons with a tangy and zesty lime dressing. This vibrant, healthy, and easy-to-make salad features a perfect harmony of sweet, tangy, and fresh flavors, enhanced with fresh herbs and optional crunchy or creamy add-ins. Ideal as a side dish or light meal, it is naturally gluten-free, vegan, and paleo-friendly.

Ingredients

Salad Ingredients

  • Fresh carrots – firm and vibrant (about 4-5 medium carrots)

Dressing Ingredients

  • Freshly squeezed lime juice – 2 tablespoons
  • Extra virgin olive oil – 2 tablespoons
  • Honey or maple syrup – 1 teaspoon
  • Salt – a pinch
  • Freshly ground black pepper – a pinch

Fresh Herbs

  • Cilantro or mint – 2 tablespoons, finely chopped

Optional Add-ins

  • Toasted nuts or seeds (almonds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds) – 2 tablespoons
  • Crumbled feta or goat cheese – 2 tablespoons
  • Thinly sliced apple or pear – ¼ cup
  • Chili flakes or minced fresh jalapeño – to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Carrot Ribbons: Wash and peel your carrots. Using a vegetable peeler, carefully shave long, thin ribbons from each carrot, turning as you go until you reach the core. These delicate ribbons form the base of your salad.
  2. Make the Lime Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together fresh lime juice, olive oil, honey or maple syrup, a pinch of salt, and freshly ground pepper until well combined and slightly emulsified.
  3. Toss the Salad: Place the carrot ribbons in a large mixing bowl and pour the dressing over them. Toss gently to coat all the ribbons evenly, making sure not to break them apart.
  4. Add Fresh Herbs and Optional Extras: Chop your chosen fresh herbs finely and sprinkle them into the salad. If you’re using nuts, seeds, cheese, or fruit, add them now and give the salad one last gentle toss.
  5. Serve and Enjoy: Transfer the salad to a beautiful serving bowl or individual plates. Garnish with extra herbs or lime wedges for a final touch.

Notes

  • Use fresh, high-quality carrots for optimal flavor and crunch.
  • Use a sharp vegetable peeler to create uniform ribbons rather than shredding for best texture.
  • Taste and adjust the dressing’s lime, sweetness, and salt to achieve perfect balance.
  • Let the salad rest chilled for 10-15 minutes before serving to enhance flavor absorption.
  • Add nuts or seeds just before serving to prevent sogginess.

Nutrition

Keywords: Carrot Salad, Lime Dressing, Healthy Salad, Vegan Salad, Gluten Free Salad, Paleo Salad, Quick Salad

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