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Delightful Carrot Salad

AZ Health Zone
Course Lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Equipment

  • Carrot Peeler
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife
  • Large Pot
  • Large Bowl
  • Colander

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients
  • 8 large carrots
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon ginger finely grated
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/3 cup cilantro chopped
  • 3 cups about 1 bunch chopped fresh spinach
  • ¼ thinly sliced small red onion

Instructions
 

  • Directions
  • Wash hands with warm water and soap.
  • Wash fresh vegetables before preparing.
  • Peel carrots and cut into thin slices.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add sliced carrots and cook until just tender, about 2 minutes.
  • When carrots are done, drain and transfer to a large bowl.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the lemon juice, oil, low sodium soy sauce, ginger, sugar, and red pepper flakes. Pour mixture over carrots.
  • Add cilantro, spinach and onions into carrots and toss until everything is coated.
  • Chill for at least 1/2 hour before serving.
  • Serve cold.

Notes

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
Calories, 80; Carbohydrate, 13 g; Protein, 3 g; Total Fat, 3 g; Saturated Fat, 0 g; Trans Fat, 0 g; Cholesterol, 0 mg; Fiber, 4 g; Total Sugars, 6 g; Sodium, 201 mg; Calcium, 90 mg; Folate, 131 mcg; Iron, 1.9 mg; Calories from Fat, 31%.
Makes 6 servings, approximately 1 cup each.
Keyword Carrots, Spinach