Carrot Ribbon Salad

Name: Carrot Ribbon Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh carrots, peeled; 1 package (2-1/4 ounces) slivered almonds; 1/3 cup rice vinegar; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar; Zest and juice of 2 small navel oranges; Zest and juice of 1 medium lime; 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/4 teaspoon celery salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/8 teaspoon white pepper; 1/8 teaspoon chili powder; Dash cayenne pepper; Salt, to taste

Total Time Prep: 20 min.

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

You (and your fork) will be twirling with delight after just one bite of this healthy carrot ribbon salad with a tangy Mediterranean vinaigrette.

Ingredients

1 pound fresh carrots, peeled
1 package (2-1/4 ounces) slivered almonds
1/3 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
Zest and juice of 2 small navel oranges
Zest and juice of 1 medium lime
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon celery salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1/8 teaspoon chili powder
Dash cayenne pepper
Salt, to taste

Directions

Use a vegetable peeler to shave carrots into ribbons. Place in a large bowl; add almonds.
In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Pour dressing over carrots and almonds; toss to coat. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 165 calories, 6g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 325mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 4g fiber), 3g protein.

This is our take on the viral carrot ribbon salad—with a citrus twist! My son Bo and I came up with this version. It's great as a side, or make it a main dish by adding grilled chicken or fish. —Erin Wright, Wallace, Kansas

Recipe Creator

Community Cook