Carrot Salad

Vegan Carrot Salad contains a smaller amount of proteins, only two grams. It is a hearty, delicious, and wholesome salad. This recipe, which incorporates sweet ingredients into a savory dish, was inspired by French carrot salad. The outcome is a lively, interesting, and colorful salad with the perfect ratio of sweet, salty, and acidity. This simple carrot salad is crunchy, pleasant, and adaptable. It’s an excellent choice for anyone with specific dietary needs because you can change the items to your taste. This Vegan Carrot Salad is also healthful due to its high vitamin content and low calorie. Let’s prepare the salad

STATS

• Course: Appetizer, Brunch, Salad
• Cuisine: American, French, International
• Diet: Vegan, Gluten-free
• Total Time: Fifteen minutes
• Preparation Time: Fifteen minutes
• Cook Time: Zero minutes

EQUIPMENT

• A sharp knife
• Peeler
• Food processor
• Grater
• Bowl
• Spoon
• Serving plate

INGREDIENTS

• One pound carrots
• One-fourth cup of finely chopped parsley
• 1 finely chopped shallot
• Canned or fresh pineapple slices 5

For Dressing

• Olive oil 3 tbsps
• 2 tbsps of fresh lemon juice
• One tbsp of Dijon mustard
• Half a teaspoon of ground cumin
• Black pepper 1/8 tsp
• Salt 1/2 tsp, or add to taste
• Maple syrup 1 tbsp

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Chop the vegetables
2. Cut the parsley and shallot into fine size with a knife.
3. Next, remove the carrot skin with a peeler.
4. After that, grate the carrot with a grater or food processor.
5. Now, add grated carrot, shallot, and parsley to a bowl.
6. Next, cut pineapple slices into small chunk sizes.
7. Add these chunk-sized pieces to the same bowl. Set aside the bowl.

Preparation of dressing

1. Add black pepper, ground cumin, Dijon mustard, salt, maple syrup, lemon juice, and olive oil to a tiny-sized bowl.
2. Stir all items quickly with a spoon.

Assembling

1. Now, add lemon juice dressing over the chopped vegetables.
2. Incorporate all items with a spoon.
3. After that, shift the bowl to a fridge for half an hour.
4. The tasty and refreshing Carrot Salad is ready.
5. Serve with any main course or as a side meal.

OPTIONAL ADDITIONS IN THE SALAD

Pineapple:

• Add chopped or chunk-sized pineapples to give the salad a juicy and sweet flavor.

Raisins:

• Incorporate golden or regular raisins.

Yogurt:

• Mix unsweetened plain plant-based yogurt instead of vegan cream.

Seeds and nuts:

• We add pumpkin seeds, silvered almonds, toasted walnuts, pine nuts, or pecan nuts for a hazelnut taste.

Chickpeas:

• Add cooked or canned chickpeas to the salad.

Apples:

• We used grated or bite-sized apples for a little sour and sweet taste.

HEALTH BENEFITS OF CARROT SALAD

Carrot salad is healthy because carrots are high in antioxidants and fiber, which have many health benefits. Some of the benefits are listed below.

• Improve heart muscle contraction and relaxation.
• Additionally, they are helpful for the eye’s normal functioning.
• Boost your body’s defense system.
• Carrots assist in managing diabetes.
• They can also lessen the possibility of cancer.
• It is also helpful to reduce constipation.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

• Serve the nutritious and tasty salad with baked tofu, chickpea fritters, marinated tofu, and falafel.
• Enjoy with focaccia or pita bread.
• Pair with stuffed zucchini boats, mushroom wellington, lentil loaf, and stuffed butternut squash.
• Grilled tofu with vegan-friendly peanut sauce also goes well with the salad.
• A quinoa bowl also pairs with carrot salad.
• You can enjoy the taste of salad with lentil loaf with mushroom gravy.

TIPS

• Use fresh and good-quality carrots to create a colorful salad.
  Add different types of spices like cumin, paprika, or coriander to add a distinctive taste.
  Try this salad with a variety of carrots such as purple, orange, or yellow carrots for visual appeal.

STORAGE INFORMATION

Ahead of time:

• We suggest preparing this salad up to two hours before eating to ensure optimal taste and texture. It stays in the refrigerator for a longer duration, although the texture of the salad will diminish after a few hours.

Fridge:

• Store the additional carrot salad in a closed box and refrigerate it for forty-eight days.

Freezer:

• It is not possible to freeze this salad.

FAQs

Can I prepare a carrot salad with different kinds of carrots?

• Yes, you can prepare carrot salad using a variety of carrots such as grated carrots, baby carrots, and carrot sticks.

Which type of salad dressing works best for vegan carrot salad?

• The choice of dressing is based on your flavor. You can pair this salad with a vinaigrette dressing, which gives a tangy and refreshing taste. Another choice is to combine the salad with citrus-based salad dressing. Creamy dressing also goes well with the salad which is usually made with vegan mayonnaise or nut-based cream.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING:

Total quantity 4 people servings
Total Calories 216 kcal
Carbohydrates 30 g
Protein 2 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Total Fat 11 g
Sugar 19 g
Iron 1 mg