Ginger twist: Elevate your carrot salad’s health benefits
Sweet, crunchy, and full of vitamins, it pairs perfectly with various dishes. But did you know that by adding one simple ingredient, you can significantly enhance its taste and health benefits? We're talking about ginger – a root that has been valued in Asian cuisine for centuries for its exceptional properties.
3 November 2024 12:52
Carrot and ginger salad – A healthy accent every day
Carrot salad combined with ginger is an exceptionally healthy blend worth trying. Ginger not only enhances the flavour but also brings health benefits. Thanks to its gingerol content, a substance with warming and anti-inflammatory properties, regular consumption of ginger can help the body fight infections. The spicy taste of ginger contrasts with the sweetness of carrots, giving the salad a more complex and intriguing character.
Carrot and ginger salad – A recipe for health
Ingredients:
- 4 medium carrots,
- a piece of fresh ginger (about 4 cm),
- half a lemon,
- 1 teaspoon of maple syrup,
- 2 tablespoons of rapeseed oil,
- salt and pepper to taste.
Preparation:
- Peel and grate the carrots and ginger using a coarse grater.
- Mix the lemon juice, maple syrup, oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Add the grated carrots and ginger to the bowl with the dressing. Mix everything thoroughly.
Tips:
- Spicy flavours: If you enjoy spicy dishes, you can add a pinch of chilli or cayenne pepper to the salad.
- Green note: To enhance the salad's flavour, add chopped parsley or dill.
- Different carrot varieties: To give the salad a more original appearance, you can use various carrot varieties, such as yellow or purple.
Carrot and ginger salad is not only delicious but, above all, a healthy snack. Its preparation is very simple, and the results are truly delightful. If you want to enrich your diet with vitamins and minerals, try this recipe.
