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Balsamic Cucumber and Carrot Ribbon Salad

 

January 22nd 2013

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Balsamic Cucumber and Carrot Ribbon Salad
 

 

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Recipe

Balsamic Cucumber and Carrot Ribbon Salad

Pretty, pretty, pretty. And it doesn’t take much. If you own a vegetable peeler you’re in business.

Times

  • Prep Time : 15 min
  • Ready Time : 15 min

Servings

4-6

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 large cucumber
  • 3 large carrots, peeled
  • 1 pint multicolored cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 cups watercress, cut into 2-inch pieces

Directions

In a small bowl, combine vinegar, oil, shallots, mayonnaise, honey, salt and pepper and whisk well until dressing comes together. Set aside.
Using a vegetable peeler, peel cucumber and carrots into long ribbons. Transfer to a large bowl and add tomatoes and watercress. Add dressing and toss lightly to coat well. Serve immediately or refrigerate undressed for up to 1 hour.

As seen in Joy of Kosher with Jamie Geller Magazine Pesach 2012 – Subscribe Now

Nutrition information based on 6 servings. 

Nutrients

Servings Per Recipe: 4-6

Amount Per Serving

  • Calories: 159
  • Total Fat: 10.8g
  • Cholesterol: 2mg
  • Sodium: 166mg
  • Total Carbs: 14g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 2g

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About Jamie Geller

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Jamie Geller is the only cookbook author who wants to get you out of the kitchen – not because she doesn’t love food – but because she has tons to do. As “The Bride Who Knew Nothing” Jamie found her niche as everybody’s favorite cook next-door. Specializing in scrumptious meals that are a snap to prepare, she authored the Quick & Kosher Cookbook series and is co- founder of the Kosher Media Network, which recently launched the Joy of Kosher with Jamie Geller magazine and companion website JoyofKosher.com, a social network for foodies. Jamie hosts the popular Quick & Kosher cooking show online at youtube.com/joyofkosher and on-air on JLTV. Jamie and her “hubby” live in Israel. Their five children give her plenty of reasons to get out of the kitchen — fast.

 

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2 Responses to Balsamic Cucumber and Carrot Ribbon Salad

  1. avatar says: jbbm

    that salad looks great! i love making ribbons

  2. avatar says: Michelle

    The dressing is amazing, you can use it on so many things, I can’t wait to use it on grilled portabella mushrooms. Thanks!

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