Description
A refreshing salad made with grated carrots and parsley, dressed in a zesty olive oil and lemon dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large fresh carrots, peeled and grated
- 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Instructions
- Grate the carrots using a box grater or food processor.
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and cumin until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine grated carrots with chopped parsley. Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss well.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve in a lovely dish garnished with extra parsley if desired.
Notes
- This salad can be made a few hours in advance for best flavor.
- Feel free to add other ingredients like nuts or seeds for added texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg