Carrot salad with spicy dressing
3 servings
10 minutes
Carrot salad with spicy dressing is a light and aromatic dish inspired by French cuisine. Its roots trace back to the traditions of French bistros where simple ingredients are transformed into true masterpieces of flavor. Crunchy fresh carrots combine with nutritious seeds, while the dressing made from mustard, honey, and white wine vinegar adds zest to the dish. Orange zest and juice bring citrus freshness, while cumin and coriander reveal a complexity of aromas. The finishing touch is mint leaves that add elegance to the dish. This salad is perfect as a light dinner or a side dish for meat and fish dishes, complementing them with its vibrant notes. It not only delights the palate but also nourishes the body with beneficial nutrients, making it an excellent choice for those who value healthy eating.
1
Grate the carrot on a coarse grater into a suitable bowl.
- Carrot: 300 g
2
Pour sunflower and pumpkin seeds into it.
- Sunflower seeds: 50 g
- Pumpkin seeds: 50 g
3
Grind cumin with coarse salt, add spices to the future salad.
- Caraway: pinch
- Coarse salt: pinch
4
Grate the zest of one orange into a bowl and squeeze the juice from half of it.
- Orange zest: 0.5 teaspoon
- Orange juice: 3 tablespoons
5
Prepare the salad dressing: mix mustard, honey, white wine vinegar, coriander seeds, chopped mint leaves, and olive oil in a separate bowl. Stir well until a homogeneous substance is obtained. Dress the salad and mix it.
- Mustard: 1 teaspoon
- Honey: 1 tablespoon
- White wine vinegar: 1 tablespoon
- Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
- Coriander seeds: pinch
- Mint leaves: 6 pieces
