Roasted Carrot Ribbon Salad (Printable)

Tender roasted carrot ribbons over fresh greens with honey mustard vinaigrette

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 5 large carrots, peeled
02 - 5 oz mixed salad greens (arugula, baby spinach, or spring mix)
03 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
04 - 1/4 cup toasted pecans or walnuts

→ Honey-Mustard Vinaigrette

05 - 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
06 - 1 1/2 tbsp honey
07 - 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
08 - 1 1/2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
09 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
10 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

→ Garnish

11 - 2 oz crumbled feta cheese
12 - Fresh parsley or dill, chopped

# Step-by-Step:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Using a vegetable peeler, slice the peeled carrots lengthwise into long, thin ribbons.
03 - Toss carrot ribbons with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and a pinch of salt. Spread evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Roast for 15–20 minutes, tossing once halfway, until carrots are tender and lightly caramelized at the edges. Remove and let cool slightly.
05 - While carrots roast, whisk together remaining olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
06 - In a large salad bowl, combine salad greens and red onion. Drizzle with half the vinaigrette and toss gently to coat.
07 - Arrange roasted carrot ribbons over the dressed greens. Sprinkle with toasted nuts and crumbled feta cheese.
08 - Drizzle with remaining vinaigrette and garnish with fresh chopped herbs. Serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The contrast between warm, sweet roasted carrots and crisp fresh greens hits every satisfying texture note
  • This salad makes people believe youre fancy without requiring any actual fancy skills
02 -
  • The carrot ribbons shrink considerably in the oven, so start with more carrots than you think you need
  • Letting the carrots cool for just five minutes before serving makes them easier to eat but still warm enough to wilt the greens slightly
03 -
  • Use the sharpest vegetable peeler you have, a dull one will shred the carrots instead of making clean ribbons
  • Toast the nuts in the oven while the carrots roast for an extra layer of flavor
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