Carrot ribbon salad with dried figs and feta cheese

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Carrot ribbon salad with dried figs and feta cheese

The crunchy, gourmet salad to celebrate summer

Looking for an unusual side salad? This salad with carrot ribbons, dried figs and feta is simple, elegant and bursting with freshness. Perfect as an appetizer, to accompany a Mediterranean dish or to garnish a meal bowl, it marries harmoniously the crunchy vegetables, the sweetness of figs, the creamy feta cheese and a touch of lemon mint.

Ready in less than 10 minutes, this no-bake recipe is an excellent source of fiber, good fats (thanks to Grenoble walnuts and olive oil), and is easily adapted to a version low in FODMAP (replacing the figs with Medjool dates). Perfect for summer meals, healthy lunches or to impress at a dinner party with friends.

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Carrot ribbon salad with dried figs and feta cheese
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Carrot ribbon salad with dried figs and feta cheese

Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Servings: 4 portions

Ingredients

  • 3 large carrots (peeled and cut into ribbons with a vegetable peeler)
  • 1 yellow zucchini (cut into ribbons with a vegetable peeler)
  • 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 fresh lemon, squeezed
  • 4 dried figs, cut into thin strips (low-fodmap version: replace with 4 medjool dates)
  • ¼ cup roasted and chopped walnuts
  • 1 small handful of fresh mint leaves, coarsely chopped
  • 50 g crumbled feta cheese (about ⅓ cup)

Instructions

  • Use a vegetable peeler to slice carrots and zucchini into thin ribbons. Place in a large bowl.
  • Add olive oil and lemon juice. Mix gently.
  • Stir in dried figs, mint, walnuts and feta cheese. Mix gently.
  • Serve this salad as an appetizer or with grilled fish fillet, marinated tofu, homemade falafel or as a garnish on a meal bowl!

Tips

  • You can replace the yellow zucchini with a green one, depending on the season.

  • For a vegan version, use a nut-based vegetable cheese.

  • It keeps for 24 hours in the fridge, but is best served fresh!

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