Roasted Carrot Ribbon Salad (Printer-Friendly)

Tender roasted carrot ribbons over fresh greens with honey-mustard vinaigrette.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

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

→ 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
12 - Fresh herbs (parsley or dill), chopped

# How to Prepare:

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 of the olive oil and a pinch of salt. Spread evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Roast for 15–20 minutes, tossing once halfway, 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 to make the vinaigrette.
06 - In a large salad bowl, combine salad greens and red onion. Drizzle with half the vinaigrette and toss gently.
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.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The roasted carrots become impossibly sweet and tender, almost like candy but savory
  • This salad looks like something from a restaurant but comes together in under 40 minutes
  • The honey mustard dressing strikes that perfect balance between tangy and sweet
02 -
  • Dont crowd the carrots on the baking sheet or theyll steam instead of roast into those caramelized edges we want
  • The dressing tastes better after sitting for 10 minutes, so make it while the carrots roast
  • Let the carrots cool for just 5 minutes before arranging them so they dont wilt the greens underneath
03 -
  • If your carrots are particularly thick, slice them in half lengthwise before peeling into ribbons
  • The carrots are done when they're fork tender but still hold their shape beautifully
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