Description
A fresh and vibrant grated carrot salad featuring a tangy dressing made with soaked white onion, garlic, apple cider vinegar, and cumin, tossed with fresh cilantro and parsley. This easy-to-make salad offers a crisp texture and balanced flavors, perfect as a healthy side dish or light snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad
- 1 lb carrots, peeled and grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Dressing
- 1/4 of a white onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Instructions
- Soak the Onion: Chop the white onion and place it into a bowl of cold water to soak for 15 minutes. This process mellows the sharpness of the onion and enhances its crispness. After soaking, drain and pat the onions dry gently with a paper towel.
- Blend the Dressing: In a food processor or mini-chopper, combine the soaked onion, garlic cloves, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and ground cumin. Pulse the mixture until the onion and garlic are finely chopped and the ingredients form a fragrant, slightly chunky dressing.
- Assemble the Salad: Put the grated carrots into a large mixing bowl. Pour the freshly blended dressing over the carrots, then add the chopped cilantro and parsley. Toss all ingredients thoroughly so that the carrots are evenly coated with the dressing and herbs.
- Season and Serve: Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as desired. Serve the salad immediately for maximum freshness, or cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the flavors blend before serving.
Notes
- Soaking the onion in cold water helps reduce its pungency and adds crunch to the salad.
- The dressing can be adjusted by adding more apple cider vinegar if you prefer a tangier flavor.
- This salad is best served fresh but can be chilled for up to 1 day.
- For added texture, sprinkle some toasted nuts or seeds on top before serving.
- Use organic carrots and fresh herbs for the best flavor and nutritional value.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
