Carrot Salad w Red Wine Vinegar

basil · carrot · salad

This is inspired from an Instagram reel - where carrot salads kept popping up for women dealing with hormonal changes and that kinda fun things that def grab your attention. I felt that let me give it a shot, but because this ended up being so tasty, it has now become a permanent feature in my weekly menu schedule - paired with burgers or wraps.

I've also been having fun with the combinations - adding sesame seeds, pistachios, fresh dill, green garlic, shalllots - you get the gist!

INSTRUCTIONS

1 Whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, mustard, honey

2 Then add in the carrots, herbs and seeds and nuts

3 Toss and serve cold

ingredients

1 cup, carrot – grated or sliver peels
1-2 tsp finely chopped basil or parsley
2 tsp finely chopped walnuts
1 tsp red wine vinegar
2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
½ tsp mustard
½ tsp honey
Salt and pepper

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