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Pickled Carrot Salad

Tangy Pickled Carrot Salad

This vibrant salad combines crisp carrots with a zesty vinegar-based brine, creating a tangy and refreshing dish that’s perfect as a side or light appetizer. Packed with flavor, it’s ideal for every season and occasion.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4 as a side 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 large carrots, julienned or shaved
  • 1/2 cup white or apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
  • 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds (optional)
  • Fresh herbs (like dill, mint, or cilantro) for garnish

Instructions

  1. Peel and julienne or shave the carrots into thin strips.
  2. In a saucepan, heat the vinegar, water, sweetener, garlic, salt, and mustard seeds until just simmering.
  3. Pour the hot mixture over the carrots in a heatproof bowl or jar.
  4. Let cool to room temperature, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  5. Toss with fresh herbs just before serving. Enjoy cold!
  • Author: Norah
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Chill Time: 60 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Salad, Side Dish
  • Method: Quick Pickling, No-Cook Assembly
  • Cuisine: Fusion / Seasonal / Plant-based

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