Carrot Salad with Lime and Cilantro

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Low Fod Map
Health score
4%
Carrot Salad with Lime and Cilantro
45 min.
4
36kcal

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Looking for a refreshing and vibrant side dish that’s not only delicious but also packed with health benefits? Look no further than this Carrot Salad with Lime and Cilantro! Perfect for any occasion, this salad is a delightful blend of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds while keeping your dietary needs in mind.

With its bright orange carrots, zesty lime juice, and aromatic cilantro, this salad is a feast for the eyes as well as the palate. Each bite offers a satisfying crunch, making it an ideal choice for a starter, snack, or antipasti. Plus, it’s vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, catering to a variety of dietary preferences without compromising on taste.

In just 45 minutes, you can whip up this low FODMAP dish that’s not only light on calories—at just 36 kcal per serving—but also rich in nutrients. The combination of fresh ingredients ensures that you’re treating your body well while enjoying a gourmet experience. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or simply looking for a healthy addition to your meal, this Carrot Salad with Lime and Cilantro is sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more!

Ingredients

  • medium carrots 
  • servings garnish: cilantro sprigs fresh
  • tablespoons cilantro leaves fresh finely chopped
  • tablespoon juice of lime fresh
  • 0.1 teaspoon lime zest fresh finely grated
  • teaspoon vegetable oil 

Equipment

  • bowl

Directions

  1. Finely shred carrots and in a bowl toss together with remaining ingredients and salt and pepper to taste.
  2. Serve salad garnished with cilantro.
  3. Each serving about 42 calories and 1 gram fat.
  4. Gourmet

Nutrition Facts

Calories36kcal
Protein6.12%
Fat29.78%
Carbs64.1%

Properties

Glycemic Index
35.71
Glycemic Load
1.94
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
7.1221739251329%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.08mg
Hesperetin
0.36mg
Naringenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.07mg
Kaempferol
0.15mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.31mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:35.98kcal
1.8%
Fat:1.28g
1.96%
Saturated Fat:0.19g
1.2%
Carbohydrates:6.18g
2.06%
Net Carbohydrates:4.44g
1.62%
Sugar:2.96g
3.29%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:42.3mg
1.84%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.59g
1.18%
Vitamin A:10212.81IU
204.26%
Vitamin K:11.07µg
10.55%
Fiber:1.73g
6.93%
Vitamin C:4.82mg
5.85%
Potassium:201.21mg
5.75%
Manganese:0.09mg
4.46%
Vitamin B6:0.09mg
4.3%
Vitamin E:0.51mg
3.4%
Vitamin B3:0.61mg
3.04%
Folate:12.16µg
3.04%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.76%
Phosphorus:22.03mg
2.2%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.14%
Calcium:20.88mg
2.09%
Magnesium:7.7mg
1.93%
Vitamin B5:0.17mg
1.73%
Copper:0.03mg
1.46%
Iron:0.19mg
1.07%
Zinc:0.15mg
1.01%
Source:Epicurious