How often are you eating a salad? While summer is a natural time to enjoy them, consuming vegetables, especially root vegetables help the body’s hormones stay regulated…all year long.
Carrots (Daucus carota) provide more than just vitamin A and are found in a variety of colors: yellow, white, orange, red, and purple.
Vitamin A: Carrots are rich in beta carotene, which your body converts into vitamin A. This nutrient promotes good vision and is important for growth, development, and immune function.
Biotin: A B vitamin formerly known as vitamin H, biotin plays an important role in fat and protein metabolism.
Vitamin K1: Also known as phylloquinone, vitamin K1 is important for blood coagulation and can promote bone health.
Potassium: An essential mineral, potassium is important for blood pressure control.
Vitamin B6: A group of related vitamins, B6 is involved in the conversion of food into energy.
Read more about carrots here.
Simple Carrot Salad
INGREDIENTS
1 pound carrots, peeled
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice, from one lemon
1-1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon honey, to taste
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon diced red onion
1 tablespoon pistachio nuts, chopped
INSTRUCTIONS
Shred the carrots in a food processor. Set aside in a medium bowl.
In a salad bowl, combine the dijon mustard, lemon juice, honey, olive oil, and pepper. Add the carrots, fresh cilantro, red onion, pistachio nuts and toss well. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
adapted from www.onceuponachef.com