Carrot salad "Orange mood"

2 servings

15 minutes

Carrot salad 'Orange Mood' is a light, bright, and nutritious dish that awakens sunny emotions. The base of the salad is crispy fresh carrots harmoniously combined with sweet notes of tangerine, dried apricots, dates, and raisins. Tender pieces of walnuts add a pleasant texture while refreshing lemon juice gives a slight tanginess. Olive oil enriches the flavor making it more intense. This salad is an ideal choice for a light snack or an exquisite addition to main dishes. Its origin can be linked to European cuisine where the balance of natural flavors and healthy ingredients is valued. 'Orange Mood' is perfect for summer days when freshness and lightness are desired.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 518.5
• Proteins: 8.1g
• Fats: 25.8g
• Carbohydrates: 69.1g

Ingredients

• Carrot: 1 pc
• Tangerines: 1 pc
• Walnuts: 10 pc
• Dried apricots: 5 pc
• Dates: 5 pc
• Freshly squeezed lemon juice: 1 tsp
• Powdered sugar: 1 tbsp
• Raisin: 50 g
• Extra virgin olive oil: 1 tbsp
• Mandarin zest: 0.5 tsp

Cooking steps

1. Cut one large carrot into thin long strips, drizzle with lemon juice, and add powdered sugar.

   Required ingredients:

   • Carrot: 1 piece
   • Freshly squeezed lemon juice: 1 teaspoon
   • Powdered sugar: 1 tablespoon

2. Peel the mandarin, then clean the fruit and separate it from the segments. Add to the carrot.

   Required ingredients:

   • Mandarin zest: 0.5 teaspoon
   • Tangerines: 1 piece

3. Chop the dried apricots and dates. Combine all dried fruits with the carrots.

   Required ingredients:

   • Dried apricots: 5 piece
   • Dates: 5 piece

4. Dress the salad with olive oil and sprinkle with chopped walnuts.

   Required ingredients:

   • Extra virgin olive oil: 1 tablespoon
   • Walnuts: 10 pieces