Heirloom Carrot Salad with Sweet Orange and Thyme Vinaigrette
Cut bright, vibrant, multicolored heirloom carrots lengthwise into long ribbons with a vegetable peeler or spiral slicer to make a visually appealing presentation.
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Ingredients
- 6 Tbs. olive oil
- ¼ cup unseasoned rice vinegar
- ¼ cup fresh orange juice
- 2 Tbs. fresh thyme leaves, plus extra for garnish
- 1 Tbs. finely chopped shallot
- 1 tsp. honey
- 1 ½ lbs. heirloom carrots
- ⅓ cup pine nuts
- ⅓ cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
Preparation
- Whisk together oil, vinegar, orange juice, thyme, shallot, and honey in large bowl.
- Hold each carrot over bowl containing vinaigrette and, using a vegetable peeler or spiral slicer, peel long, thin strips into bowl. Toss to mix.
- Toast pine nuts in skillet over low heat 2 to 3 minutes, stirring and tossing frequently to prevent burning.
- Add pine nuts to carrots, and toss to mix. Sprinkle with parsley, and garnish with fresh thyme leaves.
Nutrition Information
- Serving Size serves 4
- Calories 346
- Carbohydrate Content 23 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 28 g
- Fiber Content 5 g
- Protein Content 4 g
- Saturated Fat Content 3 g
- Sodium Content 133 mg
- Sugar Content 16 g