Description
A trendy and flavorful gluten-free carrot salad made with simple ingredients, offering a perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and slightly spicy flavors. This easy-to-make salad is fresh, vibrant, and perfect as a light snack or side dish.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 3 cups shredded carrots
Dressing Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice (or apple cider vinegar), honey (or maple syrup), chili flakes, and salt. Whisk well until all ingredients are thoroughly mixed and the dressing is smooth.
- Add carrots: Add the shredded carrots into the bowl with the dressing and toss thoroughly to ensure every carrot strand is coated with the flavorful dressing.
- Marinate: Let the salad sit for 10–15 minutes at room temperature to allow the carrots to absorb the tangy, sweet, and spicy flavors from the dressing.
- Serve: Serve the carrot salad fresh or chilled according to your preference. It makes a great light side dish or snack.
Notes
- Add fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro or sprinkle seeds such as pumpkin or sesame seeds for added crunch and nutrition.
- This salad is best enjoyed fresh to retain the vibrant flavor and crisp texture of the carrots.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Modern
