A Wild Guess Carrot Salad
Brighten up your plate with "A Wild Guess Carrot Salad," a vibrant, refreshing dish that’s as easy to make as it is delicious. Featuring sweet, grated carrots paired with chewy raisins, fresh parsley, and a zesty dressing made from lemon juice, olive oil, and a hint of honey, this simple salad balances natural sweetness with a delightful tang. A sprinkle of crunchy sunflower seeds provides just the right texture, making it a nutrient-packed side dish or light meal. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this healthy carrot salad is perfect for quick lunches, picnics, or as a colorful addition to your dinner table. Serve it chilled or at room temperature, and let its bright, fresh flavors steal the show!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium carrots
- 0.5 cup raisins
- 2 tablespoons parsley
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds
Instructions
Wash and peel the carrots. Grate them using a box grater or a food processor with the grating attachment.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated carrots and raisins.
Finely chop the parsley and add it to the bowl with the carrots and raisins.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the carrot mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
Cover the salad and let it sit in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Just before serving, sprinkle the sunflower seeds on top for a crunchy finishing touch.
Serve chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy your 'Wild Guess Carrot Salad'!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
628 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.3 g | 48% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.4 g | 27% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1207 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 76.4 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.1 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 59.2 g | ||
| Protein | 6.5 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 77 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 831 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
