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Raw Carrot Ribbon Salad

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A vibrant and refreshing salad featuring thinly sliced carrots and cucumbers, dressed in a zesty vinaigrette.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large carrots, peeled
  • 1 small cucumber, seeded and thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds

Instructions

  1. Prepare the carrots by peeling and trimming them. Create thin ribbons using a vegetable peeler.
  2. Slice the cucumber thinly and sprinkle with salt if desired.
  3. Make the dressing by whisking together olive oil, lemon juice, honey (or maple syrup), and Dijon mustard in a small bowl.
  4. Combine the carrot ribbons, cucumber slices, parsley, and mint in a mixing bowl. Drizzle with the dressing and toss gently.
  5. Add the seeds just before serving for a crunchy texture.

Notes

Let the salad marinate for about 10 minutes before serving to enhance the flavors.

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Keywords: carrot salad, raw salad, summer salad, healthy recipe, vegetarian salad

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