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Marinated Lemon Dill Carrot Salad

Brighten Your Day with Marinated Lemon Dill Carrot Salad

Enjoy a vibrant Marinated Lemon Dill Carrot Salad packed with flavor and nutrition, perfect for meal prep.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marinating Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 can Chickpeas Crunchy and protein-packed
  • 4 medium Carrots Freshly shredded or pre-cut
  • 1 medium Red Onion Sharp flavor, can substitute shallots
  • 1/4 cup Dill Adds freshness
  • 1/4 cup Parsley Adds freshness
  • 2 tablespoons Capers Briny flavor
For the Dressing
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard Adds tanginess
  • 1 tablespoon Agave Syrup Provides sweetness
  • 2 cloves Garlic Freshly minced
Optional Crunch
  • 2 tablespoons Nutritional Yeast Adds cheesy umami flavor

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Saucepan
  • Blender or Food Processor

Method
 

Prep Chickpeas
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Rinse and mash the chickpeas in a mixing bowl, mix in nutritional yeast and olive oil. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 30 minutes.
Prep Veggies
  1. Peel and slice carrots into thin rounds or julienne strips. Combine with red onion, lemon juice, and salt, marinate for 15 minutes, then discard excess liquid.
Make Dressing
  1. Heat olive oil in a saucepan, sauté garlic until golden. Add capers and cook for another minute. Remove from heat and cool slightly. Blend this with mustard, lemon juice, agave syrup, and herbs.
Combine Ingredients
  1. In a large bowl, toss marinated carrots and red onion with the creamy dressing. Let sit for at least 10 minutes.
Serve and Enjoy
  1. Transfer to a serving dish, top with roasted chickpeas, and serve with grains for a complete meal.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 250mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 9000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Soak onions to reduce sharpness. Salting carrots enhances flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

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