Citrus Carrot Ribbon Salad (Print Version)

Delicate carrot ribbons tossed with lemon, orange, herbs, and honey for a bright, fresh 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, to taste
10 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

11 - 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 the lemon juice, orange juice, lemon and orange zest, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until fully combined.
03 - Pour the dressing over the carrot and cucumber ribbons, then add the chopped mint and parsley. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
04 - Taste the salad and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
05 - Transfer the salad to a serving platter or individual plates. Sprinkle with chopped nuts if desired and serve immediately.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Those paper-thin ribbons cook in the dressing without ever wilting, staying crisp and alive on the plate.
  • It comes together in the time it takes to tell someone what you're making for lunch.
  • The citrus-herb combination tastes like brightness itself, especially on heavy days.
02 -
  • Peeling the carrots and cucumber first prevents the salad from tasting earthy or bitter, and makes the ribbons much more delicate.
  • If you make this ahead, keep the dressing separate and toss just before serving—the vegetables stay firmer that way, and everything tastes fresher.
03 -
  • Keep your vegetable peeler sharp—a dull one will tear the carrots instead of ribbon them, and you'll feel the difference in every bite.
  • Make the dressing while the vegetables are still in the peeler; it gives them a moment to rest, and everything comes together more smoothly when you're ready to toss.
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