Care for a carrot? How about five? This nutritious orange vegetable is the star of this simple-sounding salad. But don’t be fooled by the name—this dish is packed with bold flavors and textures that will keep you coming back for more. Serve for a fresh lunch option or as a side dish alongside your dinner entrée. Garnish with cilantro and an extra squeeze of lime for added freshness.
Serves 1; 372 calories per serving
Ingredients
5 carrots, spiralized or shredded
2 Tbsp. creamy raw almond butter
1 small zucchini, roughly chopped
2 tsp. chili powder
1 Tbsp. lime juice
1/2 tsp. mustard
3 Tbsp. shallot, roughly chopped
1/4 cup water
1 Tbsp. tamari
Cilantro sprigs, to garnish
Directions
- Spiralize carrots or shred them with grater or food processor. Set aside.
- In food processor, blend remaining ingredients (except for cilantro) together until smooth.
- In serving bowl, toss carrots with dressing. Garnish with fresh cilantro sprigs if desired.