Simple Carrot Salad Recipe

A refreshing and nutritious carrot salad recipe tossed with a lemon vinaigrette. Topped with crushed pistachios for added crunch, it's a simple yet elegant side dish bursting with flavour and texture.

Course Salad or Side Dish

Cuisine Italian

Keyword Simple Carrot Salad Recipe

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 10

Servings

Calories 186kcal

Equipment

1 5 Quart Pan with Steamer Insert

Ingredients

2 lbs Carrots

Salad Dressing

1/3 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 tbsps Lemon juice
1 Garlic minced
Salt and Pepper to your taste
1/2 cup Parsley finely chopped

Toppings

1 small Lemon sliced thinly and cut into small wedges
2 tablespoons Roasted Pistachios, other nuts or seeds optional

Instructions

Prep and Cook Carrots

Peel, rinse and slice the carrots at a diagonal into 1/4-inch thick slices.
Fill the bottom of the steamer with 2 inches of water and bring to a simmer.
Transfer the carrots onto the steamer tray, then top with the lid and cook for about 10 minutes or when the carrots are fork-tender and still have a firm bite.

Prepare the Dressing

Meanwhile, prepare the salad dressing by whisking together all the dressing ingredients in a small bowl.

Combine Carrots and Dressing

Transfer the steamed carrots into a large mixing bowl and pour the dressing over the carrots.
Toss the carrots and dressing together and mix well to ensure the carrots are evenly coated with the olive oil and lemon dressing.
Taste for seasoning and adjust as needed.
Transfer the carrot salad onto a serving platter. Tuck small lemon wedges throughout the salad and top with crushed roasted pistachios.
Serve the salad at room temperature, and enjoy!

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