Paleo Lotus Root Salad

Delight your taste buds with this vibrant and nutritious Paleo Lotus Root Salad, a refreshing medley of crisp vegetables, crunchy toasted almonds, and a zesty homemade dressing. Featuring tender, blanched lotus root slices along with julienned carrot, cucumber, and red bell pepper, this paleo-friendly recipe combines wholesome ingredients with bold flavors. Fresh cilantro and green onions add a burst of aroma, while a tangy-sweet dressing made with olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, and sesame oil ties it all together. Ready in just 25 minutes, this salad is perfect for busy weeknights or as a stunning side dish for any gathering, offering a healthy, paleo-approved option that's as visually appealing as it is delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 300 grams lotus root
• 1 medium carrot
• 1 medium cucumber
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 2 stalks green onions
• 1 handful fresh cilantro
• 50 grams almonds
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Peel the lotus root and slice it thinly into rounds, about 1/8 inch thick.

Step 2

Bring a pot of water to a boil and blanch the lotus root slices for 2 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool, then set them aside.

Step 3

Peel the carrot and slice it into thin strips or julienne. Similarly, slice the cucumber and red bell pepper into thin strips.

Step 4

Chop the green onions and cilantro. Set them aside.

Step 5

Toast the almonds in a dry pan over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown. Remove from heat and allow to cool.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, sesame oil, salt, and ground black pepper to form the dressing.

Step 7

In a large mixing bowl, combine the blanched lotus root, carrot, cucumber, red bell pepper, green onions, cilantro, and toasted almonds.

Step 8

Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together until the vegetables are well coated.

Step 9

Transfer the salad to a serving platter and enjoy immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(886.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1238.4

Total Fat 89.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 12.2g
Cholesterol 6mg	0%
Sodium 1734.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 96.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.3g	0%
Total Sugars 30.8g
Protein 18.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 308.4mg	0%
Iron 7.5mg	0%
Potassium 1947.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 63.7%

Protein: 5.9%

Carbs: 30.4%