Carrot Salad
Carrot salad is a fresh and crunchy dish made from shredded carrots, often dressed with a light vinaigrette. This vibrant salad is low in calories and provides a good source of calcium.
This carrot salad is served in various meal programs including school meals, senior nutrition, and shelter feeding throughout New York City.
👨🍳 Chef's Tip: To enhance the flavor, consider adding a sprinkle of fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro to the carrot salad before serving.
💡 Did you know? Carrots were initially cultivated for their medicinal properties, with the purple and yellow varieties being more common than the orange we know today.
🏙️ NYC Connection: In New York City, carrots are a staple in many school lunch programs, emphasizing the importance of fresh vegetables in promoting healthy eating habits among students.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1/2 cup ≈ 4 oz
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About This Item
This menu item is part of meal programs operated by Healthy Heart Food Service, serving schools, childcare centers, senior programs, shelters, and catering clients across New York City, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, Manhattan, and Staten Island. Nutrition information is sourced from the USDA FoodData Central database and reviewed by our registered dietician. Actual values may vary based on preparation methods and serving size. For questions about our meal programs, contact us.