Shaved Carrot and Radish Salad with Herbs and Pumpkin Seeds

A fresh and vibrant salad featuring ribbons of carrots and sliced radishes, tossed with an abundance of fresh herbs and toasted cumin-spiced pumpkin seeds in a honey-lemon vinaigrette.

6 servings
13 min

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup olive oil, divided
  • 1 cup raw shelled pumpkin seeds
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 pounds carrots, peeled, shaved lengthwise into ribbons with a vegetable peeler
  • 1 bunch bunch radishes (approximately 10 radishes), thinly sliced on a mandoline or with a sharp knife
  • 4 cups (packed) mixed torn herbs, such as parsley, cilantro, dill, mint, tarragon, and/or basil
  • ½ cup chopped chives

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a medium skillet over medium. Add pumpkin seeds and cumin and cook, stirring, until lightly toasted and fragrant, 4-5 minutes. Transfer to paper towels, season with salt, and let cool.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Whisk lemon juice, honey, pepper, and 3/4 tsp. salt in a medium bowl until honey dissolves. Slowly whisk in remaining 3 Tbsp. oil until emulsified.

    3 min

  3. 3.

    Toss carrots and radishes with dressing in a large bowl, then fold in herbs, chives, and half of the pumpkin seeds. Top salad with remaining pumpkin seeds. Taste and season with salt and pepper if necessary.

    5 min

  4. 4.

    Dressing can be made 5 days ahead. Chill in a resealable container.