Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 11 of 12 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 11 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Carrot | 1 medium (61g) | 25 |
| Lemon | juice of 1 lemon (48ml) | 12 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Vinegar | 1 tbsp (15ml) distilled | 3 |
| Mustard | 1 tsp (5g) yellow | 3 |
| Ginger | 1 tsp grated fresh (2g) | 2 |
| Cilantro | 1 tbsp chopped fresh (1g) | 1 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Cider | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds carrots
- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon fresh ginger mashed through a garlic press
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon spicy mustard
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons finely minced fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- sprigs of fresh cilantro for garnish
Directions
Peel and trim carrots and cut into matchsticks.
Bring water to a boil in a vegetable steamer then add carrots.
Cover and steam for 7 minutes.
Remove from steamer and immediately run under cold water to sop further cooking.
Drain and dry thoroughly on paper towels then set aside.
In a medium salad bowl combine vinegar, lemon juice, ginger, sugar and mustard then whisk until the sugar has dissolved.
Add olive oil in a slow steady stream whisking constantly until vinaigrette is well blended and creamy.
Add cilantro then season with salt and pepper.
Add carrots and toss to coat evenly.
Cover and refrigerate 4 to 6 hours.
Thirty minutes before serving, bring the salad back to room temperature.
Garnish with cilantro.
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