Welcome and welcome to Paulina Kitchen! Today we are going to prepare a delicious carrot salad , and look at the benefits that it has to be one of the canned food options that took the space during NASA's space missions in the 1960s. It was packaged in aluminum tubes and consumed rehydrating it with water.
We are not from NASA, clearly, but we want to tell you everything that has this vegetable, some options to do it and a divine recipe that will surprise them.
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About the carrot salad
We already know that the carrot is good for the view because who has seen a rabbit with glasses? But it is also rich, it helps the tan, it can be used in sweet preparations such as carrot Cake and you can even use the leaves in carrot sheet salad .
Carrot, a colorful and versatile vegetable for salad
Carrot is a vegetable that has been cultivated for thousands of years. Its origins date back to Central and the Middle East, and records of their cultivation have been found in ancient Egypt more than 4,000 years ago.
Baby carrots, which are smaller and tender than mature carrots, are ideal for salads. In addition to being visually attractive, they have a sweet and soft taste.
While orange carrot is the most common and popular, there are also varieties of carrots of different colors, such as purple, yellow and white. You can add these color carrots to your salad to give it a visually attractive touch.
Carrot salad is a worldwide accompaniment
Carrot salad is a popular accompaniment in many kitchens of the world . From the racked carrot salad with cream in Latin America to the grated carrot salad with cumin and coriander in the Moroccan kitchen through the sweet carrot salad with apples, everything is possible.
The carrot salad can be prepared in several ways. You can grate the carrots finely and mix them with other ingredients, such as lemon, olive oil, vinegar, honey, raisins, nuts or seeds. It can be served as accompaniment in a meal or garrison. It can also be used as filling in sandwiches or wraps.
Is there a better way to consume carrot in the salad?
Carrot can be consumed in different ways to take advantage of its nutritional benefits but also to enhance our recipe. In salads we always suggest incorporating a variety of textures, temperatures and flavors. This will allow to go from a common salad to the perfect salad.
- Raw: grated or cut in canes, you can eat alone or in salads. In the salad it provides a crunchy and refreshing texture that complements other ingredients and dressings well.
- Steamed: retains more nutrients compared to other forms of cooking.
- Roasted: roasted carrots acquire a sweet and caramelized taste.
Benefits and vitamins of carrot salad
As nutritional is a thing of nutritionists and we are chefs, we will see some of these data because they really make this vegetable something special. But as always, given special nutritional requirements, remember to consult with the doctor, dear readers.
- Carrots are an excellent source of vitamin A, vitamin K, vitamin C and dietary fiber. These nutrients are essential for good ocular health, strengthening of the immune system, cardiovascular health and digestive health.
- Carrots contain antioxidants, such as beta-carotene, which help protect the body against free radicals and cell damage.
- Vitamin A content in carrots helps maintain skin health, promoting a healthy and radiant appearance.
- Fiber and antioxidants present in carrots can help maintain the health of the heart and reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
- The carrot salad is low in calories and rich in fiber.
Rablado carrot salad recipe with cream
The combination of grated carrots and cream as a basis for a salad can be found in different culinary traditions around the world. In some Latin American countries, a similar known as " Russian salad " or "Russian carrot salad" , which includes grated carrots mixed with cream or mayonnaise.
The carrot salad is well preserved in the refrigerator , which makes it a practical option to prepare in advance and enjoy for several days.
Yield : 4 portions
Preparation time : 15 minutes
Ingredients
- 4 large carrots, grated
- 1/2 cup of sour cream
- 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon of sugar
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- UVA raisins (optional, to decorate)
How to make carrot salad with cream
- In a large bowl, place the grated carrots. In another smaller bowl mix the sour cream, mayonnaise, sugar, apple vinegar, salt and pepper. Mix all the ingredients well until you get a soft and homogeneous cream.
- Pour the cream mixture on grated carrots and stir until carrots are completely covered with the cream. Test and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
- Let stand the grated carrot salad with cream in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. At the time of serving, pour by grapes on top to decorate if they want.
