Looking for a new Spring side dish that is different from the typical side dish? This easy Carrot Ribbon Salad with Dukkah is something beautifully different, crunchy, and tasty too.

Dukkah (pronounced Doo-kah) is a Middle Eastern condiment. It’s a blend of toasted nuts, seeds, and spices. And it’s delish! Sprinkle it on top of just about anything: bread drizzled in olive oil, yogurt, and veggies.

If you like this recipe, you’ll love Spinach Salad with Easy Pesto Dressings.

Looking for more Middle Eastern spices to use in the kitchen? Try these Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Harissa.

Carrot Ribbon Salad Ingredients

This recipe will be ready in about 15 minutes. This is what you will need:

Carrots

We all know eating carrots is good for your eyesight. Attributing to that can be Beta carotene in Vitamin A. More beneficial vitamins found in carrots are B vitamins, vitamin K, and potassium.

According to the article, Carrots 101: Nutrition Facts and Health Benefits written by Adda Bjarnadottir, MS, RDN at Healthline, carrots contain carotenoids.

(Carotenoids) are substances with powerful antioxidant activity that have been linked to improved immune function and reduced risk of many illnesses, including heart disease, various degenerative ailments, and certain types of cancer.

Adda Bjarnadottir, MS, RDN

Sounds like we all could use some more carrots in our diet. To get the beautiful ribbons, chose fresh carrots in orange or purple. Bonus points if you use both.

If you have picky kids, save some of the carrot ribbons back without the dressing or dukkah. They’ll love to eat carrots this way.

Dressing

Put these simple ingredients in a lidded mason jar or whisk up in a bowl.

• Olive Oil
• Fresh Lemon Juice
• Maple Syrup
• Ginger

Use as much or as little of this dressing as you like on the carrots.

Salads don’t have to be boring. If you like this salad recipe, you’ll love my post on 5 Healthy Salad Dressings.

Dukkah

Toasting spices is something we don’t do enough. It really brings out the flavors. Dukkah is a condiment of toasted nuts, seeds, and spices. It’s a breeze to make, just throw the ingredients in a pan at medium heat, and toast for a few minutes. Here’s what you’ll need for this Dukkah recipe:

• Chopped Pistachios
• Sesame Seeds
• Cumin
• Coriander
• Red Pepper Flake (optional)

Stir the spices as they toast. Once they become fragrant, the spices and seeds are done toasting.

Fresh Herb

The finisher. Top your dish off with a sprinkling of fresh chopped thyme. If you’re not a thyme fan, dill would be good too.

Can’t get enough recipes with carrots? Try this Carrot Cake Quinoa.

How to Make It

This easy side dish can be put together in 15 minutes. Here’s how…

1. Wash & peel outer skin of carrots. Using vegetable peeler, peel carrots into ribbons. See video in recipe card.
2. Whisk or shake up dressing ingredients. Drizzle on top of carrots.
3. Toast Dukkah ingredients on stove top for a few minutes. Sprinkle on top of carrots. Enjoy!

When peeling carrots, you will get to a point when the carrots get hard to hold and peel. Chop up these spindly carrots for salad, soup, or snack. Or use them for play. They resemble Harry Potter wands… you’re welcome.

Be sure to assemble right before enjoyment. The carrots will get softer the longer they sit in the dressing.

What to Serve Carrot Ribbon Salad With?

Carrot Ribbon Salad with Dukkah is such a great side dish any time of the year. It’s perfect on your Easter buffet, or at the Memorial Day picnic. Serve with any of these mains:

• Grilled Chicken
• Chicken Burgers in Pita
• Kabobs
• Pretzel Encrusted Schnitzel
• Hamburgers

This also makes a nice snack. Ribbon up one carrot, drizzle with olive oil, a squeeze of lemon, and sprinkle with Dukkah.

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