Some of my friends make fun of me for talking about death — not in a morbid way; I’m just curious to know how an entire industry can take over our important decisions. When it comes to final preparations, I want to make sure that I’m in control. Forget those expensive wooden boxes. I’ll take this burial suit seeded with mushrooms for a cleaner, greener departure. (Listen to creator-artist Jae Rhim Lee on TED Radio Hour: Rethinking Death or watch her TED Talk.)
Until then, I’m thrilled to be alive and to be telling you about this Paper-Thin Carrot Salad. Savour its creamy, tangy cheddar, slightly bitter greens, crispy slivers of earthy carrot and sweet, sweet apple. It’s drop dead delicious.
Paper-Thin Carrot Salad
- 3 small carrots, sliced paper-thin (yields 1 cup)
- 1/4 Honeycrisp apple, sliced paper-thin
- 1 handful arugula or watercress, chopped
- 1 T finely chopped sweet onion
- 2 T crumbled cheddar
- 1 T each roasted sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds
- 1 T sherry vinegar
- 1 t olive oil
- sea salt and freshly grated black pepper
- a few squirts of Frank’s Hot Sauce
Combine all ingredients and divide into 2 portions.
Paper-Thin Carrot Salad Print Ready Recipe
Final notes:
- Remember Bugs Bunny? He endorsed carrots in a big way.
- Here are 100 amazing photographs (taken without photoshop) to make you glad to be alive.
- A big thank you to Microplane for providing an Adjustable Slicer with Julienne Blade and a Cut Resistant Glove for review. The slicer feels like a toy, and it’s fun like a toy, but don’t be fooled. It’s mighty sharp.
This looks and sounds delicious! When you love all the ingredients in a recipe, it can only surpass expectations!
Thank you, Holly, for the constant entertainment and tidbits of fun – you inspire me to cook!
It’s a crazy combo that works. Even people who don’t eat watercress or arugula would probably not mind them in this paper-thin carrot salad. The apple, cheddar, vinegar and seeds all pitch in to make the bitter greens more neutral.
Thanks for the encouragement Mimi!
Watercress is living proof that we AhR what we eat. http://eatandbeatcancer.com/2015/05/04/anti-cancer-foods-watercress-indoles-and-why-you-ahr-what-you-eat/
I made this paper-thin carrot salad once with watercress and once with arugula. I can’t decide which one I prefer. So I’ll just keep alternating until it becomes clear.
What a great salad, Holly. Definitely have to make this. Never heard of the suit before.
Thanks for liking my salad!
It’s one crazy good idea suit. The NPR podcast is fascinating. It’s a relief to me to know that I’m not alone in my afterlife musings. So much to learn!
I love that you are not afraid to express your opinion on this uncomfortable subject and somehow tie it in to a beautiful salad creation while endorsing a useful tool. You are so honest, open and talented.
Wow! Thanks Shelley! I’m feeling really good lately about the whole process. Jittery magic!