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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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5 from 5 votes

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
Cost: $3.40, $0.85 per Servings

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. Continue peeling with a vegetable peeler to shave the carrots into thin strips.
  • Place the shaved carrots in a medium bowl. Stir in the green onions and parsley.
  • In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, cumin, salt, and pepper until completely combined.
  • Pour the dressing over the carrot mixture and stir until evenly coated.
  • Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes to allow the carrots to absorb the dressing.
  • Toss before serving and enjoy.

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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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