NUTRITION PROFILE:
Low Calorie
| Low Carb
| Low Sodium
| Low Sat Fat
| Heart Healthy
| Diabetes Appropriate
| Healthy Weight
Carrots are great keepers, so this makes a handy, refreshing salad when you haven't had time to shop for fresh greens. It brightens up a tuna sandwich too.
Makes 4 servings, 1/2 cup each
ACTIVE TIME: 15 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 15 minutes
EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small clove garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Freshly ground pepper to taste
2 cups grated carrots (4 medium-large)
3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
2 tablespoons chopped scallions
Whisk lemon juice, oil, garlic, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Add carrots, dill and scallions; toss to coat. Chill until serving time.
NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 90 calories; 7 g fat (1 g sat, 5 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 6 g carbohydrate; 1 g protein; 2 g fiber; 184 mg sodium; 198 mg potassium.
Nutrition bonus: Vitamin A (130% daily value), Vitamin C (15% dv).
1/2 Carbohydrate Serving
Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 1/2 fat
MAKE AHEAD TIP: Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
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