Zesty Marinated Carrot Salad with Fresh Herbs
A fresh and zesty marinated carrot salad with parsley, cilantro, and mint. Light, healthy, and easy to prepare.
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Discover a zesty marinated carrot salad with fresh herbs. Easy, healthy, and perfect as a light starter or side dish.
Recipe Details
Prep time
15m
Cook time
0s
Rest time
30m
Total time
45m
Prep time
15m
Cook time
0s
Rest time
30m
Total time
45m
Ingredients
Servings:
1
1
- 120 g carrot peeled and julienned
- 10 g fresh parsley chopped
- 10 g fresh cilantro chopped
- 5 g fresh mint leaves chopped
- 15 ml fresh lemon juice
- 10 ml extra virgin olive oil
- 5 ml honey
- 1 piece garlic clove minced
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper ground
Origins Mediterranean
Instructions
- Peel the carrot and cut it into thin julienne strips about 5 cm long.
- Chop fresh parsley, cilantro, and mint leaves finely and set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, honey, minced garlic clove, ground cumin, salt, and ground black pepper.
- Whisk the marinade ingredients thoroughly until well blended.
- Place the julienned carrots in a mixing bowl and For the marinade over them.
- Add the chopped fresh herbs to the carrots and toss everything gently to coat evenly.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Before serving, toss the salad again and adjust seasoning with extra salt or lemon juice if needed.
Tips
- Use fresh herbs for best flavor and aroma.
- Marinate the salad for at least 30 minutes to enhance taste.
- Adjust honey and lemon juice to balance sweetness and acidity.
Serving Suggestions
- grilled chicken breast
- crusty bread
- quinoa salad
Enjoy this fresh and zesty carrot salad as a healthy starter or side. Its bright flavors and herbs make it a perfect light dish for any meal.
Nutrition Facts
Estimated values per 100g.
- Fiber (g): 3
- Sodium (g): 0.3
- Sugar (g): 6
- Fat (g): 2.5
- Carbohydrates (g): 10
- Protein (g): 1.2
- Calories: 60
- Cholesterol (g): 0
- Saturated Fat (g): 0.3
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