Viral Carrot Ribbon Salad with a Mediterranean Twist

Ingredients

• 4 medium Carrots (washed, peeled, cut into ribbons using a vegetable peeler)
• 1 Orange (zested only, use a microplane or fine grater)
• 1 Lemon (zested only)
• 2 Garlic Cloves (minced)
• 1 tsp Fresh Ginger (grated)
• 1/4 cup Golden Raisins (plumped, optional for extra sweetness)
• 1/4 cup Sliced Almonds (toasted until golden)
• 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley (chopped)
• 1 tbsp Fresh Mint (chopped)
• 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil (for dressing)
• 1 tbsp Honey (prefer raw honey)
• 2 tbsp Lime Juice (freshly squeezed (about 2 limes))
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder (ground, for warm spice note)
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)

Instructions

1. Create Carrot Ribbons

   Wash the carrots, peel them, then run a vegetable peeler lengthwise to produce thin ribbons. Place ribbons in a large mixing bowl.

   Time: PT5M

2. Zest Citrus

   Using a microplane, zest the orange and lemon directly over the bowl of carrots. Set the zest aside for the dressing.

   Time: PT2M

3. Prep Aromatics

   Mince the garlic cloves and grate the fresh ginger. Add both to the small mixing bowl for the dressing.

   Time: PT2M

4. Toast Almonds

   Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced almonds and toast, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant, about 3–4 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: medium heat

5. Make Honey Lime Turmeric Dressing

   In the small mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, lime juice, turmeric, salt, pepper, minced garlic, grated ginger, and the reserved citrus zest until emulsified.

   Time: PT3M

6. Assemble and Toss Salad

   To the large bowl with carrot ribbons add raisins, toasted almonds, chopped parsley, and mint. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.

   Time: PT3M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

250

Protein

4 g

Carbohydrates

30 g

Fat

12 g

Fiber

8 g