Carrot and Avocado Salad
Brighten up your table with this refreshing and wholesome Carrot and Avocado Salad—a vibrant medley of crunchy grated carrots, creamy diced avocado, and fragrant fresh parsley, all brought together with a tangy-sweet lemon and honey dressing. This nutrient-packed salad is not only quick and easy to prepare in just 15 minutes but also brimming with flavors and healthy fats that make it both satisfying and guilt-free. Perfect as a light side dish or a stand-alone meal, this gluten-free and vegetarian-friendly recipe is ideal for lunch, brunch, or a picnic spread. Serve it immediately to enjoy the contrasting textures and zesty freshness at its best!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 medium Carrots
- 1 large Avocado
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Peel and grate the carrots into a large mixing bowl using a box grater or food processor.
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh out with a spoon. Dice the avocado into bite-sized pieces and add it to the bowl with the carrots.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the carrots and avocado.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the carrot and avocado mixture, then gently toss everything together until evenly coated.
Serve immediately, garnished with extra parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
686 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.0 g | 74% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.7 g | 43% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 747 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.7 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.4 g | 69% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.3 g | ||
| Protein | 6.3 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 105 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 1709 mg | 36% | |
*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.
