Simple Carrot Salad.

Simple Carrot Salad is not only easy to put together, but it calls for basic pantry ingredients. Carrots are tossed together with apple cider vinegar and a touch of lemon juice, it is tangy and naturally sweetened. Come and take a look, this salad is an easy way to round out any meal.

It turns out that this carrot salad is quite popular right now. 

And for many good reasons. It is quick to prepare, calls for wholesome ingredients and it tastes great. Along with gut healthy fiber. It is one my daughter found when she was looking for easy to prepare salads that are delicious, healthy and easy on the budget. It has probably been made at least 10 times between our two families in the last month or so. 

Plus Simple Carrot Salad is a great way to get more vegetables on the table and vegetables are some of the easiest ways to get dietary fiber...now I know fiber is not a hot topic of discussion in food preparation conversations, but honestly, we all need it and it is absolutely necessary for good health. In the gut and in general. Fortunately organic carrots are available the year round and around here we find ourselves making this salad often. Oh, and did I mention this is also an oil/fat free recipe? 

What is sweet for you? Sweet for me?

We all have our own idea of what is sweet to us, and with this salad it is so easy to adjust the level of tangy sweetness. If you want a bit more sweetness in the overall flavor, simply grate a larger apple! Or if you prefer you may cut the apple into small dice. And go with your own personal preference regarding whether to peel or not peel the carrots. Ditto with the apple. 

The preparation of this Simple Carrot Salad couldn't be easier. Just grate the carrots and apple, add the remaining ingredients, toss together. Let it rest at room temperature until ready to serve. If made ahead, early in the day, store in the refrigerator...it makes a great addition to your dinner or even lunch menu. And delicious when added like Cole Slaw to a sandwich...

Ingredients needed for this recipe:

• carrots 
• apple
• chia seeds
• apple cider vinegar
• lemon juice
• salt
• fresh ground pepper

You will also need the following:

• box grater
• vegetable peeler
• measuring spoons
• medium size mixing bowl
• silicone spatula

Now we are ready to begin!

Simple Carrot Salad

inspired by countless videos

4 medium to large carrots

1 medium to large apple

1 T and 1 t chia seeds

4 t apple cider vinegar

2 t lemon juice

2 pinches of salt 

fresh ground pepper

Peel the carrots, and grate them directly into a medium sized mixing bowl. Wash, dry and grate the apple. 

Add the remaining ingredients and mix together.

Transfer to a serving bowl, and let rest at room temperature until meal time, about 20-30 minutes. Then serve.

Storage options for Simple Carrot Salad. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to three days. I do not recommend freezing this dish. 

UPDATE:  For your convenience, a "copy and paste" version of Simple Carrot Salad has been included below. 

You may also enjoy: 

Celery Root Carrot and Apple Slaw. 

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Printable "copy and paste" version:

Simple Carrot Salad

inspired by countless videos

4 medium to large carrots

1 medium to large apple

1 T and 1 t chia seeds

4 t apple cider vinegar

2 t lemon juice

2 pinches of salt 

fresh ground pepper

Peel the carrots, and grate them directly into a medium sized mixing bowl. Wash, dry and grate the apple. 

Add the remaining ingredients and mix together.

Transfer to a serving bowl, and let rest at room temperature until meal time, about 20-30 minutes. Then serve.

Storage options for Simple Carrot Salad. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to three days. I do not recommend freezing this dish. 

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