Rainbow Carrot Salad
Eating the colours of the rainbow has never been more tasty than with this rainbow carrot salad. Loaded with antioxidants, fiber, and colour, this carrot salad is not only diabetes-friendly but is almost too pretty to eat.
Servings: 3
Calories: 159kcal
Ingredients
- 6 carrot rainbow variety, sliced into ribbons
- 3 radish thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp cilantro chopped
- ¼ cup almonds chopped
- 2 tbsp red onion sliced
- 2 tbsp pomegranate seeds
Dressing
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp soy sauce reduced sodium
Instructions
- Using a vegetable peeler, slice carrots into long ribbons.6 carrot
- Prepare dressing by mixing olive oil, rice wine vinegar, lemon and soy sauce. Set aside.1 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp soy sauce
- To a mixing bowl, toss carrots, radishes, cilantro, almonds, red onion, and pomegranate seeds.3 radish, 1 tbsp cilantro, ¼ cup almonds, 2 tbsp red onion, 2 tbsp pomegranate
- Drizzle dressing on top and toss until well combined.
- Serve and enjoy!
Cooking Tips
- Carrot Ribbons: Use a vegetable peeler or mandoline slicer to create thin, even ribbons from the carrots for the best texture and presentation.
- Nut Substitutions: If you're allergic to almonds, consider substituting with seeds like sunflower or pumpkin seeds for a crunch without the allergen.
- Dressing Adjustments: Taste the dressing before adding it to the salad. Adjust the acidity or seasoning according to your preference.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Rainbow Carrot Salad
Amount per Serving
Calories
159
% Daily Value*
Fat
9.6
g
15
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Sodium
146.8
mg
6
%
Potassium
511
mg
15
%
Carbohydrates
16.7
g
6
%
Fiber
5.2
g
22
%
Sugar
8
g
9
%
Protein
3.5
g
7
%
Vitamin C
11.3
mg
14
%
Calcium
69.6
mg
7
%
Iron
0.8
mg
4
%
Magnesium
42.8
mg
11
%
Zinc
0.6
mg
4
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.