Crispy Carrot and Peanut Salad
4 servings
30 minutes
Carrot and peanut salad is a light and vibrant dish from Mexican cuisine, where the freshness of vegetables harmoniously combines with nutty crunchiness. Its roots trace back to traditional Mexican street snacks, where simple ingredients come together in flavor-rich dishes. Grated carrots fill the salad with sweet juiciness, while roasted peanuts add a rich taste with a pleasant crunch. Parsley and mint add freshness, and the dressing of olive oil and lemon juice highlights the full range of flavors. This salad is perfect as a light side dish for meat or fish and makes a wonderful standalone dish for those who love fresh and healthy combinations. Serve it chilled to best reveal the aroma of herbs and nuts.
1
Grate the carrot on a coarse grater or slice it thinly with a mandoline.
- Carrot: 450 g
2
In a large bowl, mix the carrot, peanuts, parsley, and mint.
- Carrot: 450 g
- Roasted peanuts: 0.8 glass
- Chopped parsley: 3 tablespoons
- Fresh mint: 2 tablespoons
3
In a small bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, sugar, and salt. Pour the dressing over the carrots and mix well. Let it sit for 20 minutes and serve.
- Olive oil: 0.3 glass
- Lemon juice: 2 tablespoons
- Sugar: 1.5 teaspoon
- Salt: 0.3 teaspoon
