Italian Carrot Salad
Italian Carrot Salad is a simple, old-school side made with shredded carrots, tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers. Everything gets tossed in a light Dijon vinaigrette and finished with fresh basil. It’s fresh, crisp, and works with just about any meal.
Ingredients
FOR THE VINAIGRETTE
- 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, or 1 T apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 small garlic clove minced or pressed
- salt
- freshly ground black pepper
FOR THE SALAD
- 6 medium carrots or 3 large carrots, shredded into long ribbons with a vegetable peeler
- 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- fresh basil for garnish
- lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Add olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, a big pinch of salt, and freshly ground black pepper to a screw-top jar. Shake the jar until the dressing is incorporated.6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 small garlic clove, salt, freshly ground black pepper, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice,
- In a large bowl combine the grated carrots with cherry tomatoes, red onion, and green pepper. Gently toss the salad with the dressing.6 medium carrots or 3 large carrots,, 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes,, 1 small red onion,, 1 bell pepper,
- Garnish with lemon wedges and fresh basil leaves. Serve cold.fresh basil, lemon wedges
Notes
Add any of these healthy toppings to an Italian Carrot Salad:
- green onions
- radishes
- cooked beets
- roasted bell peppers
- fresh herbs including thyme, parsley, or oregano
- toasted pumpkin seeds or pine nuts
- olives
Nutrition
Calories: 291.5kcalCarbohydrates: 24.5gProtein: 3.2gTotal Fat: 21.7gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 107mgPotassium: 790.3mgFiber: 6.6gSugar: 12.8g
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