Description
A fresh and vibrant carrot ribbon salad made with thinly shaved carrots, a bright lemon vinaigrette, fresh herbs, and crunchy pistachios. Simple to make, beautiful to serve, and perfect for spring, Easter, or everyday meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large carrots, (about 1 pound)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pistachios
- 2 tablespoons chopped dill
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 1 green onion, (thinly sliced)
- Extra herbs and chopped pistachios, (for garnish)
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, (or champagne vinegar)
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 small clove garlic, (grated)
- Kosher salt and black pepper, (to taste)
Instructions
- Make the carrot ribbons: Wash and peel the carrots. Using a vegetable peeler, shave each carrot lengthwise into long, thin ribbons. Place the ribbons in a large bowl.
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, apple cider (or champagne) vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, and grated garlic. Season with kosher salt and black pepper to taste. Whisk until smooth and emulsified.
- Add the dressing: Pour the dressing over the carrot ribbons and toss gently to coat.
- Assemble the salad: Add the chopped pistachios, dill, parsley, and green onion. Toss again until evenly distributed.
- Finish and serve: Transfer to a serving platter. Garnish with extra herbs and chopped pistachios. Serve, or chill for 15–30 minutes to let the flavors meld before serving.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Raw
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Carrot Ribbon Salad, healthy salad, spring salad, fresh salad