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This Carrot Salad is fresh and full of flavor! Made with simple ingredients like shredded carrots, green onions, and a light dressing. A perfect side dish for barbecues, holidays, or everyday meals!
Why You’ll Love Carrot Salad!
This Carrot Salad reminds me of backyard cookouts and family picnics because it is simple, refreshing, and always the first bowl to disappear. I love how the natural sweetness of carrots pairs perfectly with the tangy dressing.
It’s one of those recipes that takes minutes to make but tastes like something special. Whether you serve it next to grilled chicken or pack it for lunch, it’s always a hit!
My entire family loves the combination of the sweet and tangy flavors! If you are looking for a light and healthy side dish to serve this holiday, make Carrot Salad! If you need other ideas, you may like Cucumber Tomato Salad and Tomato Mozzarella Salad.
Ingredients
- Carrots – We recommend using fresh carrots
- Green Onions – Chop into small pieces
- Chopped Parsley – Adds flavor and color
- Extra-Virgin Olive Oil – Use oil of your choice
- Fresh Lemon Juice – For the fresh lemon juice, 2 Tablespoons of juice is approximately 1/2-1 lemon depending on the size of the lemon.
- Honey – You can use maple syrup instead of honey in this recipe.
- Dijon Mustard – Adds a tangy flavor and balances the dressing flavors
- Simple Spices – All you need is Ground Cumin, Salt and Pepper
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How to Make Carrot Salad
Step 1 – Peel the carrots. Then shave the carrots by continuing to peel the carrots with a peeler until the carrots are shaved.
Step 2 – Place the shaved carrots in a medium size bowl. Stir in the chopped green onions and fresh parsley.
Step 3 – In a separate small bowl, whisk together all the dressing ingredients until completely combined and blended.
Step 4 – Pour the dressing over the carrot mixture and stir until all the ingredients are coated with the dressing.
Step 5 – Refrigerate the salad for 20-30 minutes for the carrots to soak up the dressing.
Step 6 – Toss before serving and then it’s ready to serve and enjoy!
Carrot Salad
Ingredients
For the Carrot Salad:
- 1 pound Carrots
- 2 Tablespoons Chopped Green Onions
- 2 Tablespoons Chopped Parsley
For the Dressing:
- 2 Tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 Tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1 Tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
- ½ teaspoon Ground Cumin
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Pepper
Instructions
- Peel the carrots. Then shave the carrots by continuing to peel the carrots with a peeler until the carrots are shaved.
- Place the shaved carrots in a medium size bowl. Stir in the chopped green onions and fresh parsley.
- In a separate small mixing bowl, whisk together all the dressing ingredients until completely combined and blended.
- Pour the dressing over the carrot mixture and stir until all the ingredients are coated with the dressing.
- Refrigerate the salad for 20-30 minutes for the carrots to soak up the dressing.
- Toss before serving and then it’s ready to serve and enjoy!
Recipe Notes
- Peeling Carrots – When peeling the carrots, make sure to stop peeling once you get to the core of the carrot as the inside of the carrot can be tough. We like using a julienne peeler to easily peel. But you can also use a food processor.
- Add Crunch – Try chopped pecans, walnuts, or sunflower seeds.
- Chill Salad – Allow time for the salad to soak up the dressing before serving. This will give the Carrot Salad the best flavors.
- Southern Carrot Salad – Add crushed pineapple and raisins and a touch more mayo for a delicious variation.
- Carrot Apple Salad – Combine shredded carrots with chopped apples and a lemony dressing for the perfect blend of sweetness.
- Carrot Raisin Salad with Yogurt – Use Greek yogurt for a tangy, protein-packed version.
- Other Additions – This carrot salad recipe is taste amazing with these other additions such as pistachios, cranberries, and fresh herbs.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Recommendations
Carrot Salad makes the perfect side dish at your next picnic, holidays, or to take to a potluck. We usually pair it with Grilled Hawaiian BBQ Chicken, Butter Burgers, Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich and Grilled Turkey.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can, but freshly shredded carrots have better texture and flavor. Fresh carrots also soak up the dressing properly.
Yes! This is perfect for prepping a few hours before serving.
This salad is best served the same day that it’s made but it will last refrigerated for up to 3-4 days in an airtight container.
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