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!
Servings: 4
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 1 pound carrots. Then shave the carrots by continuing to peel them with a vegetable peeler until all the carrots are shaved.
- Place the shaved carrots in a medium size bowl. Stir in 2 tablespoons chopped green onions and 2 tablespoons chopped parsley.
- In a separate small mixing bowl, whisk together 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, and ¼ teaspoon pepper 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!
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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.
- 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
