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Carrots and Greens with Dilly Bean Vinaigrette

Refreshing Carrots and Greens with Dilly Bean Vinaigrette Delight

A vibrant salad featuring fresh carrots and greens topped with a tangy dilly bean vinaigrette, perfect for a light lunch or side dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dishes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 to 3 large Carrots Select vibrant, firm carrots.
  • 4 cups Greens (e.g., spinach, arugula) Substitute with kale or mixed salad greens as desired.
  • 1 cup Dilly Beans (pickled green beans) Replace with regular green beans or omit.
For the Vinaigrette
  • 3 tablespoons Vinegar (white wine or apple cider) Try lemon juice for a brighter note.
  • 6 tablespoons Olive Oil Avocado oil is a great alternative.
  • 1 tablespoon Mustard Dijon will give a robust taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Honey or Maple Syrup Adjust to taste or omit for a low-sugar option.
  • to taste Salt and Pepper Essential seasonings.

Equipment

  • Medium bowl
  • Whisk
  • Salad spinner
  • large mixing bowl
  • Vegetable peeler
  • Mandoline
  • Tongs

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Whisk together vinegar, mustard, honey, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl until well combined.
  2. Slowly pour in olive oil while continuously whisking to emulsify the vinaigrette.
  3. Rinse carrots under cold water, scrub off dirt, and slice them into thin rounds or long ribbons.
  4. Wash the chosen greens under cold water and spin dry.
  5. In a large bowl, toss sliced carrots with the washed greens, and drizzle warm vinaigrette over the top.
  6. Fold in dilly beans and combine gently.
  7. Adjust seasoning as needed before transferring to a serving bowl.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Feel free to add nuts or seeds for added crunch and nutrition. Store salad components and vinaigrette separately for best texture.

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