Peppery fennel & carrot salad

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
51%
Peppery fennel & carrot salad
10 min.
6
111kcal

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If you're looking for a fresh, flavorful, and quick salad that's packed with healthy ingredients, this Peppery Fennel & Carrot Salad is just the thing. With its vibrant mix of crunchy fennel, sweet carrots, and a hint of zesty lemon or lime, it’s the perfect addition to any meal or can even be enjoyed on its own as a refreshing snack. The combination of toasted nuts adds an extra layer of richness, while the mustard and nigella seeds bring a delightful peppery kick. Plus, it's a breeze to prepare – all you need is a bowl, a frying pan, and just 10 minutes to whip up a delicious dish that’s sure to impress.

This recipe is a wonderful option for those with dietary preferences or restrictions, as it’s vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free. With just 111 calories per serving, it's a light yet satisfying side dish or starter. Whether you're hosting a gathering or looking for a nutritious snack, this salad is bound to become a new favorite. So, grab your veggies and nuts, and let the flavors of fennel and carrot come together in this simple yet delicious creation!

Ingredients

  • large carrots grated cut into thin sticks or
  • large fennel bulb thinly sliced quartered
  • handful cashew pieces chopped
  • tbsp olive oil 
  • tsp mustard seeds 
  • tsp nigella seeds black
  •  juice of lemon 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Tip the carrots and fennel into a salad bowl. Toast the nuts in a hot frying pan for 3-5 mins until golden, then tip onto a plate. In the same pan, heat the oil and fry the mustard and nigella or black onion seeds, if using, until they begin to pop about 30 secs.
  2. Pour in the lemon or lime juice and mix together to make a dressing. Toss together with the vegetables in the bowl, then sprinkle with nuts to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories111kcal
Protein8.12%
Fat57.97%
Carbs33.91%

Properties

Glycemic Index
19.51
Glycemic Load
2.58
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
11.631304502487%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
1.09mg
Hesperetin
0.72mg
Naringenin
0.07mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Kaempferol
0.06mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.25mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:110.65kcal
5.53%
Fat:7.61g
11.7%
Saturated Fat:1.17g
7.33%
Carbohydrates:10.01g
3.34%
Net Carbohydrates:6.63g
2.41%
Sugar:4.66g
5.18%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:57.91mg
2.52%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.4g
4.79%
Vitamin A:4114.36IU
82.29%
Vitamin K:56.68µg
53.99%
Vitamin C:12.76mg
15.47%
Manganese:0.27mg
13.74%
Fiber:3.39g
13.56%
Potassium:440.38mg
12.58%
Vitamin E:1.35mg
9.01%
Copper:0.17mg
8.75%
Magnesium:32.27mg
8.07%
Phosphorus:80.21mg
8.02%
Folate:28.41µg
7.1%
Iron:1.04mg
5.76%
Calcium:49.22mg
4.92%
Vitamin B6:0.09mg
4.71%
Vitamin B3:0.81mg
4.04%
Zinc:0.53mg
3.5%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.24%
Selenium:2.26µg
3.23%
Vitamin B5:0.3mg
2.99%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.55%