Thin ribbons of rainbow colored carrots are the star in this salad, they add crunch and beautiful vibrant colors of purple, yellow and orange. This salad is perfect for a hot summer day, it’s garden fresh, healthy and light.
This is a different version of a rainbow carrot ribbon salad I made a couple of years ago, here.
This time I added crunchy radishes, Persian cucumber ribbons, red onion, yellow and red pepper strips, arugula, a handful of toasted hazelnuts, and for a little heat, thin slices of jalapeno.
I like to keep the dressing nice and light by either using a simple vinaigrette or one of my favorites, olive oil and fresh lemon juice whisked together with a little parmesan cheese or another favorite of mine I’ll post in the recipe section.
For a fabulous light summer meal add some grilled shrimp or fish on the side, then you won’t feel guilty about a nice sweet dessert!
- 1 bunch of rainbow carrots, made into thin ribbons using a vegetable peeler
- ½ red onion, sliced into strips
- 1 yellow and red pepper cut into strips
- 2 or 3 Persian cucumbers, made into ribbons using a vegetable peeler
- 8 radishes, sliced thin
- a large handful of arugula or fresh spinach
- 1 small jalapeno, thinly sliced ( optional)
- a small handful of toasted hazelnuts, slightly crushed
- CREAMY LEMON PARMESAN DRESSING
- 3 heaping tablespoons of good mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons of lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons of olive oil
- 2 tablespoons of grated parmesan
- a pinch of salt and cracked pepper
- Whisk everything together, taste for seasoning.
- Gently toss all salad ingredients into a bowl, place on a nice platter, then drizzle dressing over the top when ready to eat.
- LIGHTER LEMON PARMESAN DRESSING
- All ingredients as in the creamy version, minus the mayonnaise, whisk together and drizzle on top os salad ingredients.
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The colorful carrots cut into ribbons make this salad look so special, Marie! I hope I can find them locally. A nice crunchy salad like this is perfect for a hot summer day’s meal. Have a wonderful weekend!
I wish I could grow these beautiful carrots, but I’ve never had luck with them. I’ll have to find them at the farmer’s market. Those jalapena strips are a nice zingy touch. Bring on the desserts.
I love any carrots, especially these spring red/yellow numbers.
I always make room for a sweet after! you know that.
I love this salad!