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A white bowl filled with carrot salad ribbons garnished with chopped parsley. Two vintage-style forks rest in the bowl. The background includes a striped cloth, plates, and forks on a marble surface.
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Carrot Salad

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!
Prep Time15 minutes
Refrigerate (20-30 min):20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Author: Carrie Barnard

Ingredients

For the Carrot Salad:

For the Dressing:

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!

Notes

 
Recipe Tips
  • 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.
Variations Ideas
  • 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

Calories: 128kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 238mg | Potassium: 381mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 18949IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1mg

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