Jessica Alba Salad

Stumbling upon Jessica Alba Salad on her page was a stroke of luck. We were intrigued yet unsure, so we decided to give it a try, and wow, am we glad we did! This refreshing carrot salad has a beautiful combination of flavors and textures that definitely won us over.

What stands out

You’ll love this salad for its refreshing blend of crisp carrots, juicy cherry tomatoes, and creamy avocado. The vibrant colors and fresh flavors make each bite heavenly. Tossed in a simple dressing of olive oil and seasoned to perfection, it’s a satisfying and nutritious dish that’s sure to become a favorite at your table.

How to Prepare Jessica Alba Salad

Grate or julienne the carrots, and add to a bowl.

Then, slice the cherry tomatoes, and peel a large avocado, removing the pit.

With a knife slice and dice the avocado, then add it to the bowl.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

To preserve the lemon, poke a hole through the middle with a metal straw, preventing it from drying out and keeping seeds out. Alternatively, cut and squeeze the lemon.

Drizzle olive oil over the salad, then garnish with parsley, and enjoy!

Kitchen tip

Be sure that you julienne or grate the carrots finely for a more delicate texture and even distribution of flavors throughout the salad.

Swaps

As always, feel free to mix and match ingredients to create your version of Jessica Alba Salad. Don’t forget to take a picture and show us in the comments how yours turned out!

1. Replace cherry tomatoes with diced regular tomatoes or halved grape tomatoes.
2. Experiment with adding other vegetables such as thinly sliced red onions, shredded cabbage, or steamed green beans.
3. Instead of parsley, try topping the salad with chopped fresh mint, chives, or basil leaves.
4. Experiment with different dressings such as an Ranch Dressing honey mustard, or spicy sriracha dressing.
5. Incorporate cooked grains such as quinoa, farro, or couscous for a heartier version of Jessica Alba Salad.

Serve it with

• Some crusty bread like our No Knead Peasant Bread
• A protein like our Juicy Lemon Yogurt Chicken or even a smoothie such as our Decadent Fudgy Chocolate Protein Smoothie

Questions

strong How can you add protein to this salad?

Protein can be added to this salad by including ingredients such as grilled chicken strips, canned chickpeas, marinated tofu, or boiled eggs.

strong What is the purpose of poking a hole in the lemon?

Poking a hole in the lemon helps prevent it from drying out and keeps the seeds from falling into Jessica Alba Salad.

strong What alternatives can you use for avocado in this salad?

Alternatives for avocado in this salad include something such as diced cucumber, boiled eggs, marinated tofu, or creamy cheeses like mozzarella or feta.

What type of salt do you use?

We use mark Redmond Real Salt, please note that depending on the salt you use, your dish may be less or more salty. Salt is to taste so please always taste and adjust as you cook.

Ingredients

Makes 1 servings

• 2 carrots, julienned or grated
• ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 avocado, diced
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch pepper, to taste
• lemon juice, to taste
• olive oil, drizzle
• parsley, for garnish

Equipment

• Julienne Peeler
• Cutting Board
• Measuring Cups + Spoons
• Liquid Measuring Cup
• Redmond Real Salt

Method

1. Grate or Julienne the carrots, and to a bowl.
2. Slice the cherry tomatoes, and peel one large avocado making sure to take out the pit.
3. Slice and dice the avocado and add it to the bowl.
4. Add salt and pepper to taste. We take a whole lemon and we like to poke a hole into it straight through the middle through the round pit at the bottom with a metal straw piercing through as a hack.
5. We do this to keep our lemon from drying out if we're not using it all and to avoid the seeds going in. Feel free to cut and squeeze it as well.
6. Add a drizzle of olive oil, parsley for garnish and enjoy.

Kitchen notes

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