Spiced Raw Carrot Salad
FUN FACT: Carrots are about 10 percent carbs, consisting of starch, fiber, and simple sugars. They are extremely low in fat and protein. Also, the beta carotene in carrots is a skin-friendly nutrient that gets converted to vitamin A inside the body, and we need vitamin A to strengthen our immune systems, for eye health and for growth and development. All that in a delicious salad!
PREP TIME 15 minutes
SERVES 6
Ingredients
- 8 large carrots pared
- 1 small garlic clove minced
- 4 Tbsp ground walnuts
- ½ tsp cinnamon powder
- ½ tsp cumin powder
- ¼ tsp cayenne or more to taste
- ⅓ cup extra virgin Greek olive oil
- Strained fresh juice of 1 lemon
- Greek sea salt to taste
- ¼ cup shredded fresh mint leaves
Instructions
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Using a mandolin or spiralizer, cut the carrots into thin strands.
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Combine the carrots, garlic, walnuts, spices, olive oil, lemon juice and salt in a serving bowl. Cover and let stand for one hour at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to eight hours. Mix in the mint and serve.