Bright orange circular carrot ribbons pop against a bed of mixed greens. Small dollops of creamy goat cheese speckled with herbs are nestled in. Pink rose petals and crumbled pistachios add bursts of color. A drizzle of rose vinaigrette gives glossy finish.

Golden State Carrot and Rose Salad with Honey-Thyme Goat Cheese

Name: Golden State Carrot and Rose Salad with Honey-Thyme Goat Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: large carrots, 2 peeled into ribbons; mixed greens, 2 cups washed; goat cheese, 4 oz softened; dried thyme, 1/2 tsp; honey, 1 tsp; edible rose petals, handful; pistachios, 1/4 cup roasted and chopped; rosewater, 1 tsp; lemon juice, 2 tsp; extra-virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp; salt and black pepper, to taste

Category Salad

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 0 minutes

Style American

Technique Mixing

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: May 01, 2025

This bright and refreshing salad is a playful twist on American-inspired cuisine, featuring a star ingredient of crisp, sweet carrots, enhanced by floral rosewater and balanced by creamy honey-thyme goat cheese.

Ingredients (for 2)

Large carrots - 2 - peeled into ribbons
Mixed greens - 2 cups - washed
Goat cheese - 4 oz - softened
Dried thyme - 1/2 tsp
Honey - 1 tsp
Edible rose petals - handful
Pistachios - 1/4 cup - roasted and chopped
Rosewater - 1 tsp
Lemon juice - 2 tsp
Extra-virgin olive oil - 2 tbsp
Salt and black pepper - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🧀🍯🌿

In a small bowl, mix the softened goat cheese, honey, and dried thyme together until well combined and set aside.
Step 2 - 🍋💧🥣

In another bowl, whisk together the rosewater, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create a fresh and tangy dressing.
Step 3 - 🥕🥗🥄

Toss the mixed greens and carrot ribbons in the dressing until they are well-coated and full of flavor.
Step 4 - 🥬🥕🧀🥜

Time to assemble! Start by layering the mixed greens, carrot ribbons, crumbled goat cheese, and crunchy pistachios on plates.
Step 5 - 🌹💦🌶️

Add the finishing touches! Garnish the salad with edible rose petals, a drizzle of additional dressing, and a sprinkle of black pepper.

Additional

Not only does this salad have visual contrast and intricate flavors, but the ingredients reflect different aspects of American culture - ranging from the classic use of carrots in traditional salads to the modern inclusion of rosewater. Moreover, kids will love helping out, especially with peeling the carrots into ribbons and sprinkling the toppings.