Description
This Roasted Carrot Green Goddess Salad is a vibrant and healthy dish that combines sweet roasted carrots with a creamy, herby Green Goddess dressing. Perfect as a light lunch or a flavorful side, it’s packed with fresh flavors and textures.
Ingredients
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Roasted Carrots:
- 1 pound carrots, peeled
- 1–2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Salad:
- 6 cups butter lettuce greens (or other greens)
Green Goddess Dressing:
- 1/2 avocado
- 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt (full fat or 2%)
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/3 cup baby arugula or spinach
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon snipped chives
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Pinch of salt and pepper
- Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
Roasted Carrots:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare Carrots: Peel carrots and place on a baking sheet. If large, slice in half lengthwise or widthwise.
- Season: Drizzle carrots with olive oil and toss. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Roast: Roast for 15-20 minutes, or until tender.
Green Goddess Dressing:
- Blend: Add all dressing ingredients to a food processor or blender and blend until smooth.
Salad Assembly:
- Prepare Greens: Place greens in a large bowl or plate. Toss with salt and pepper.
- Dress: Drizzle greens with Green Goddess dressing and lightly toss.
- Add Carrots: Top with roasted carrots. Add more dressing if desired.
- Serve: Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use baby carrots for a quicker roasting time.
- Adjust the herbs in the dressing to your preference.
- For a vegan version, use vegan yogurt and mayonnaise.
- Leftover dressing can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Add other vegetables like cucumbers or radishes to the salad for extra crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
