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Raw Carrot Salad with Apple Cider Dressing

Raw Carrot Salad with Apple Cider Dressing

  • Author: Kevin
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This Raw Carrot Salad with Apple Cider Dressing is a fresh and vibrant salad combining crisp, juicy carrots with a tangy apple cider vinegar dressing. It offers a healthy, refreshing dish full of natural sweetness and zest that’s perfect for light meals, lunches, picnics, or as a crunchy side.

Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

  • 4 cups fresh carrots, washed, peeled, and shredded
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds (optional)

Dressing Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons natural apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup (natural)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Carrots: Start by washing, peeling, and shredding fresh carrots using a grater or food processor to create fine, even strands for a crisp texture.
  2. Whisk the Dressing: In a small bowl, combine natural apple cider vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, maple syrup (natural), salt, and black pepper. Whisk thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and emulsified.
  3. Mix Salad and Dressing: Pour the dressing over the shredded carrots and toss well to ensure each carrot strand is evenly coated with the tangy, sweet dressing.
  4. Add Fresh Herbs and Seeds: Stir in freshly chopped parsley and sprinkle sunflower seeds on top to add flavor contrast and crunch.
  5. Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the salad for 10 to 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and enhance the freshness and texture before serving.

Notes

  • Use firm, brightly colored fresh carrots for the best crunch and sweetness.
  • Adjust the acidity and sweetness in the dressing by varying the amount of apple cider vinegar and maple syrup (natural) to taste.
  • Shred carrots evenly for consistent texture and flavor absorption.
  • Chilling the salad enhances flavor blending and crispness.
  • Add seeds just before serving to keep them crunchy.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Appetizers
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: International

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 110
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 240mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: raw carrot salad, apple cider dressing, healthy salad, fresh salad, quick salad, gluten free salad

Find it online: https://yumwayrecipes.com/raw-carrot-salad-with-apple-cider-dressing/