Roasted Carrot Ribbon Salad (Print Version)

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

# What You 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 (optional)

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

# Directions:

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 Suggestions:

01 -
  • The roasted carrots become naturally sweet and silky, transforming into something that barely resembles the raw vegetable
  • This salad looks like it came from a restaurant kitchen but comes together in under 40 minutes with minimal actual effort
02 -
  • Don't overcrowd the carrots on the baking sheet or they'll steam instead of roast, and you'll miss out on those caramelized edges
  • The salad wilts quickly once dressed, so wait until the last possible moment to add the vinaigrette if you're not serving immediately
03 -
  • Use the widest strokes you can when peeling the carrots, thinner ribbons can burn before thicker ones are done
  • Let the carrots cool for just a couple of minutes, not completely, so they still have that slight warmth when they hit the greens
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