Carrot Jalapeno Salad
Carrot Jalapeno Salad
This salad is perfect as a refreshing side dish, a tostada topping, or a bold addition to any meal needing a bright, spicy edge.
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Servings: 4
Calories: 26kcal
Ingredients
- 4 ea Carrots
- ½ ea Red Onion
- 2¾ tsp choped Cilantro
- 1 ea Fresh Lime
- ¼ ea Jalapeno
- 1/8 tsp Salt
- ¼ tspGround Black Pepper
- 1/8 tsp Crushed Red Chili Pepper Flakes optional
- 1¼ tsp Fresh Ginger Root
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash and dry all produce. Shred carrots, including the skin, use the large shred size on the grater. Next, grate the ginger using the finer side on the grater. Cut the onion into thin slices, about 1/8” thick. Dice jalapenos into small pieces and chop cilantro.
- In a bowl, squeeze lime until you have about 1 T of lime juice. Add salt, black pepper, grated ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes (add these to taste). Mix and add the carrots, onions, jalapenos, and cilantro. Toss everything well, making sure to coat evenly in the marinade. Cover, refrigerate, and marinade for 1 hour.
Notes
Vegan.
Chef’s Tips: Add crushed red pepper flakes and jalapeno a little at a time, tasting it as you go. Feel free to make this dish as spicy or mild as you like.
Nutrition
Calories: 26kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 120mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g