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Shaved carrot salad with goat's cheese, toasted pine nuts, mint and an orange blossom, lemon and Campari dressing from www.georgeats.com. Gluten free, FODMAP friendly and vegetarian.

Shaved carrot and goat's cheese salad

Gluten free, vegetarian, FODMAP friendly 
5 from 2
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Food Intolerance Friendly
Servings 4 as a side

Ingredients
  

FOR THE DRESSING:

  • 80ml (4 tablespoons)* freshly squeezed lemon juice you could also use lime
  • 80ml (4 tablespoons)* orange blossom water see notes on where to purchase
  • 20ml (1 tablespoon)* Campari optional, see notes
  • 2 tablespoons caster sugar see notes on substitutions
  • salt and pepper, to taste

FOR THE SALAD:

  • 500 g carrots the best quality you can afford
  • Half a bunch of mint
  • 50-100g goats cheese to your tastes
  • Micro herbs optional
  • Handful of toasted pine nuts optional

Instructions
 

  • Combine all the ingredients for the dressing in a small saucepan, and place over a low-medium heat. Cook for 5-10 minutes until a syrup forms. Set aside to cool.
  • Use a mandoline to finely shave the carrots. I like to do a combination of slices to add an interesting texture. You can use a knife, but it might want to make you gouge your own eyes out. I highly recommend using a mandoline. I’ve linked the one I use above.
  • Place the dressing and carrots in a large bowl, and use your hands to massage the dressing into the carrots. If you like a tart salad or a soft carrot, add an extra squeeze of lemon juice. Add a bit of mint, chopped.
  • To assemble, arrange the carrots on a plate, and top with the goats cheese, extra mint, pine nuts and micro herbs (if you’re using them.) Season well with sea salt flakes and freshly cracked pepper. Serve immediately.
Keyword shaved carrot salad, summer salad
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