Bright Lemon-Carrot Mushroom Salad
Bright Lemon-Carrot Mushroom Salad pairs tender baby carrots and earthy mushrooms with a punchy lemon finish. Warm notes of cumin and coriander mingle with fresh garlic for a lively, aromatic bite that works well as a side or a light lunch. Serve it alongside grilled meats or as a refreshing counterpoint to richer mains.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves3
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Bright Lemon-Carrot Mushroom Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 69
- Heart Health
- 74
- Metabolic
- 26
- Digestive
- 33
- Inflammatory
- 35
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine the baby carrots, mushrooms, cumin, and coriander in a pot. Add enough water to just cover the mixture. Bring to a boil and cook until the carrots are tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain the mixture and transfer it to a large bowl.
- 2
Mix the garlic and lemon juice in a small bowl; drizzle over the carrot mixture. Stir to coat evenly.
- Calories 53.48 kcal Low Source 3%
- Protein 1.76 g Low Source 4%
- Carbohydrate 10.68 g 4%
- Total Fat 0.74 g Low Source 1%
- Saturated Fat 0.18 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 1.01 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 67.22 mg Low Source 3%
- Dietary Fiber 2.73 g Low Source 10%
- Total Sugars 5.34 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 41.11 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.83 mg Moderate 10%
- Potassium 377.72 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 1.51 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 5.37 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin D 0.04 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Bright Lemon Carrot Mushroom Salad is made with 6 ingredients and serves 3. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Baby Carrot, Ground Coriander, Ground Cumin, and Lemon Juice. Each serving provides about 53.48 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Bright Lemon-Carrot Mushroom Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Baby Carrot, Ground Coriander, Ground Cumin, Lemon Juice, Minced Garlic. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Bright Lemon-Carrot Mushroom Salad?
- About 20 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 53.48 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Bright Lemon-Carrot Mushroom Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Bright Lemon-Carrot Mushroom Salad healthy?
- Bright Lemon-Carrot Mushroom Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 53.48 calories and 1.76 g of protein, or 4% of the Daily Value. It contains Citrus and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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