Description
A refreshing and vibrant Grated Carrot Salad tossed in a zesty lemon dressing, perfect for a light and healthy side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Carrot Salad:
- 4 large carrots, peeled and grated
Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Additional:
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons raisins (optional)
- 2 tablespoons toasted sunflower seeds or chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Carrot Salad: Place grated carrots in a large mixing bowl.
- Make Dressing: Whisk lemon juice, honey, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Pour over carrots and toss.
- Add Ingredients: Mix in parsley, and add raisins and sunflower seeds or walnuts if desired.
- Let Sit: Allow flavors to meld for 10–15 minutes.
- Serve: Chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For extra brightness, add a pinch of orange zest to the dressing.
- You can swap parsley for fresh cilantro for a different flavor profile.
- This salad pairs well with grilled meats, sandwiches, or as part of a mezze spread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
