Spiced Raw Carrot Salad

4 from 1 vote

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!

4 from 1 vote

Spiced Raw Carrot Salad

By Diane Kochilas

Prep Time 15

Servings

Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Greek Recipes, Mediterranean, Meze / Starters, Recipes, Salads, Sides, The Ikaria Diet, Vegan

Prep Time 15

Servings

Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Greek Recipes, Mediterranean, Meze / Starters, Recipes, Salads, Sides, The Ikaria Diet, Vegan

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

Using a mandolin or spiralizer, cut the carrots into thin strands.
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.

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