Roasted Carrot Ribbon Salad (Printer-friendly)

Tender roasted carrot ribbons layered over fresh greens with a sweet and tangy honey-mustard vinaigrette. Elegant and vibrant.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 5 large carrots, peeled
02 - 5 oz mixed salad greens such as arugula, baby spinach, or spring mix
03 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
04 - 1/4 cup toasted pecans or walnuts, optional

→ Vinaigrette

05 - 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
06 - 1 1/2 tbsp honey
07 - 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
08 - 1 1/2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
09 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
10 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

→ Garnish

11 - 2 oz crumbled feta cheese, optional
12 - Fresh parsley or dill, chopped, optional

# Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Using a vegetable peeler, slice the peeled carrots lengthwise into long, thin ribbons.
03 - Toss carrot ribbons with 1 tablespoon olive oil and a pinch of salt. Spread evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Roast for 15 to 20 minutes, tossing once halfway through, until carrots are tender and lightly caramelized at the edges. Remove and let cool slightly.
05 - While carrots roast, whisk together remaining olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
06 - In a large salad bowl, combine salad greens and red onion. Drizzle with half the vinaigrette and toss gently to coat.
07 - Arrange roasted carrot ribbons over the greens. Sprinkle with nuts and feta cheese, if using.
08 - Drizzle with remaining vinaigrette and garnish with fresh herbs if desired. Serve immediately.

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • The roasted carrot ribbons transform into something almost candy like with perfectly caramelized edges
  • That honey mustard dressing strikes the perfect balance between sweet and tangy without overwhelming the vegetables
  • It keeps beautifully for hours making it ideal for meal prep or potlucks
02 -
  • Do not overcrowd the baking sheet or the carrots will steam instead of roast and you will miss those caramelized edges
  • The vinaigrette tastes better after sitting for 10 minutes so make it while the carrots roast
  • Serve this salad within an hour of dressing or the greens will start to wilt
03 -
  • Use a Y shaped vegetable peeler instead of a standard one for easier ribboning
  • Let the roasted carrots cool for just 5 minutes so they do not wilt the greens completely
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