Roasted Carrot Ribbon Salad (Printable)

Tender oven-roasted carrot ribbons with fresh greens and honey-mustard vinaigrette. Vibrant and elegant.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 5 large carrots, peeled
02 - 5 oz mixed salad greens such as arugula, baby spinach, or spring mix
03 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
04 - 1/4 cup toasted pecans or walnuts, optional

→ Vinaigrette

05 - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
06 - 1.5 tablespoons honey
07 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
08 - 1.5 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
09 - 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
10 - 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Garnish

11 - 2 oz crumbled feta cheese, optional
12 - Fresh parsley or dill, chopped, optional

# How-To:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Using a vegetable peeler, slice peeled carrots lengthwise into long, thin ribbons.
03 - Toss carrot ribbons with 1 tablespoon olive oil and a pinch of salt. Spread evenly on prepared baking sheet.
04 - Roast for 15 to 20 minutes, tossing once halfway through, until carrots are tender and lightly caramelized at edges. Remove and allow to cool slightly.
05 - While carrots roast, whisk together remaining olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
06 - In a large salad bowl, combine salad greens and red onion. Drizzle with half the vinaigrette and toss gently.
07 - Arrange roasted carrot ribbons over the greens. Sprinkle with nuts and feta cheese if using.
08 - Drizzle with remaining vinaigrette and garnish with fresh herbs if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The roasted ribbons develop this incredible natural sweetness that you would never get from raw carrots
  • It is the kind of salad that makes people actually excited to eat their vegetables
02 -
  • Do not skip tossing the carrots halfway through roasting or you will end up with some pieces burnt while others stay raw
  • The vinaigrette tastes better if you let it sit for at least 10 minutes so the flavors can marry together
03 -
  • Use the widest setting on your vegetable peeler and apply steady pressure for restaurant worthy ribbons
  • Let the roasted carrots cool for at least 5 minutes so they do not wilt the greens when you assemble the salad
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