
Vibrant Carrot and Kumquat Salad with Tiger Nut Flakes
This side dish is a burst of flavors and textures: the sweetness of the carrots pairs with the slight acidity of the kumquat, enriched by the delicate crunch of tiger nut or Chufa flakes. A fresh and original salad, perfect to accompany light dishes or as part of a buffet.
Ingredients
- Carrots
300g300g - Fresh kumquats
100g100g - Tiger nut flakes (chufa flakes)
50g50g - Fresh chopped mint (optional)to taste
- For the light dressing
- Extra virgin olive oil
2tablespoons2tablespoons - Lemon juice
1tablespoon1tablespoon - Maple syrup (or honey for a non-vegan version)
1teaspoon1teaspoon - Saltto taste
- Freshly ground black pepperto taste
Purchasable products
Organic Kumquat - 250g
1 product1 product € 3.25Natural Chufa Flakes BIO
1 product1 product € 3.81Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Taggiasca Olives - L'Agrumeto (250ml)
1 product1 product € 9.00
Preparation
- STEP 1 OF 8
Wash and trim the carrots, peel them and cut them into thin julienne strips.
- STEP 2 OF 8
Wash the kumquats well. Slice them into thin rounds and remove any visible seeds.
- STEP 3 OF 8
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, maple syrup (or honey), salt, and pepper until you get a smooth emulsion.
- STEP 4 OF 8
Taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking.
- STEP 5 OF 8
In a bowl, combine the carrots, kumquat slices, and tiger nut flakes.
- STEP 6 OF 8
Add the chopped mint (if using).
- STEP 7 OF 8
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat evenly.
- STEP 8 OF 8
Serve the salad fresh. It is advisable to dress it just before serving to maintain the crunchiness of the tiger nut flakes and the freshness of the other ingredients.
General Information
Storage notes
Consume immediately after preparation to maintain freshness.
More information
Vegan recipe if maple syrup is used instead of honey.
Origin
Italia, Lazio
Analysis
Attention
Macronutrients (100 gr)
Attention
Energy (kcal) | 74.91 |
Carbohydrates (g) | 6.71 |
of which Sugars (g) | 6.71 |
Fat (g) | 4.82 |
of which Saturates (g) | 0.69 |
Protein (g) | 0.67 |
Fiber (g) | 1.88 |
Sale (g) | 0.06 |
- Proteins0.67g·5%
- Carbohydrates6.71g·48%
- Fats4.82g·34%
- Fibers1.88g·13%