Description
Carrot Ribbon Salad is a fresh, vibrant, and healthy dish featuring crunchy carrot ribbons, crisp cucumber, and sweet red bell pepper tossed in a bright, natural dressing. This easy-to-make salad delivers a satisfying texture and colorful presentation, perfect for light lunches or as a refreshing side for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 3 large fresh carrots, peeled and shaved into ribbons
- 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced into matchstick-sized pieces
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced into matchstick-sized pieces
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Dressing (natural)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (natural)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (natural)
- 1 teaspoon honey (natural)
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Toppings
- 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: Wash and peel the fresh carrots. Using a vegetable peeler, shave the carrots into long, thin ribbons by running the peeler down the length of each carrot. Then, thinly slice the cucumber and red bell pepper into matchstick-sized pieces to complement the carrot ribbons’ texture.
- Make the Dressing (natural): In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil (natural), apple cider vinegar (natural), honey (natural), salt, and freshly ground black pepper to create a bright and tangy dressing that enhances all fresh flavors.
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, gently toss the carrot ribbons with cucumber, red bell pepper, and fresh parsley. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss lightly just enough for even coating without bruising the delicate carrot ribbons.
- Add Crunch and Serve: Sprinkle sunflower seeds on top for delightful crunch and texture. Give the salad a final gentle toss and serve immediately for maximum freshness and crispness.
Notes
- Choose firm, unblemished carrots for the best ribbons.
- Use a sharp vegetable peeler to create clean ribbons that hold together.
- Make the dressing just before serving to avoid soggy vegetables.
- Toss the salad gently to preserve the delicate texture of the ribbons.
- Keep vegetables chilled before assembling for a crisp, refreshing salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: carrot salad, ribbon salad, healthy salad, fresh vegetables, vegan salad, gluten free salad, crunchy salad
