Citrus Carrot Ribbon Salad (Printable View)

Delicate carrot ribbons combined with citrus, fresh herbs, and a touch of honey in a refreshing dish.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 4 large carrots, peeled
02 - 1 small cucumber, seeded

→ Citrus

03 - 1 lemon, zest and juice
04 - 1 orange, zest and juice

→ Fresh Herbs

05 - 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

→ Dressing

07 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
08 - 1 teaspoon honey
09 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

10 - 2 tablespoons roasted pistachios or almonds, chopped (optional)

# How To Make It:

01 - Use a vegetable peeler to shave the carrots and cucumber into long, thin ribbons and place them in a large salad bowl.
02 - Whisk together lemon juice, orange juice, lemon and orange zest, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until well combined.
03 - Pour the dressing over the carrot and cucumber ribbons, add the chopped mint and parsley, then toss gently to coat evenly.
04 - Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
05 - Transfer to a serving platter or individual plates, sprinkle with chopped nuts if desired, and serve immediately.

# Best Practices:

01 -
  • The ribbons catch dressing in a way chopped carrots never could, giving you bright citrus flavor in every bite.
  • It comes together in the time it takes to listen to three songs, no cooking or waiting required.
  • People always assume it took more effort than it did, which makes it perfect for impressing without stressing.
02 -
  • If you dress the salad too early, the acid in the citrus will soften the ribbons and turn them limp, so toss right before serving unless you like a softer texture.
  • Cold carrots make tighter ribbons that hold their shape better, so peel them straight from the fridge instead of letting them sit out.
03 -
  • Let the dressed salad sit for just two minutes before serving so the flavors meld, but no longer or you'll lose the crispness that makes it special.
  • If your peeler is dull, the ribbons will tear instead of curl, so sharpen it or use a Y-shaped peeler which gives you more control and cleaner cuts.
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