Carrot salad with vinaigrette

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Carrot salad with vinaigrette is a crisp, refreshing side dish made primarily from shredded or grated carrots tossed in a tangy, oil-based dressing. Its typical ingredients include fresh carrots, a vinaigrette of olive oil and vinegar or lemon juice, and often additions like herbs, raisins, or nuts. This simple salad is a staple in many cuisines, particularly in French bistro cooking and across North Africa, where it's known as 'salade de carottes râpées'.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This salad is generally low in calories, with a typical serving containing around 100-150 calories. It is a good source of dietary fiber and is exceptionally high in beta-carotene (which the body converts to vitamin A), while its fat content comes primarily from the heart-healthy oils in the vinaigrette.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	110 kcal
Protein	1.5 g
Carbs	13 g
Fat	6 g
Fiber	3.5 g
Sugar	7 g
Sodium	180 mg
Vitamin A	1070 µg
Vitamin K	16 µg
Vitamin C	8 mg
Potassium	350 mg
Manganese	0.3 mg
Vitamin B6	0.2 mg
Vitamin E	1.5 mg
Folate	25 µg

Per 1 cup (150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a classic example of how a humble, inexpensive vegetable can be transformed into a sophisticated and universally loved side dish. Nutritionally, the fat in the vinaigrette is key, as it helps the body absorb the fat-soluble beta-carotene from the carrots, making the salad a nutritionally synergistic dish.