Carrot Cashew Salad
Brighten up your table with this vibrant and nutrient-packed Carrot Cashew Salad! This effortless recipe combines sweet, crunchy shredded carrots with golden, toasted cashews and a zingy citrus-cumin dressing for a delightful balance of flavors and textures. Fresh cilantro adds a burst of herbaceous freshness, while honey and lemon juice provide a touch of sweetness and tang. Ready in just 20 minutes, this salad is not only quick to prepare but also perfect as a light side dish or refreshing snack. Ideal for potlucks, picnics, or a weeknight dinner, this carrot cashew salad is a wholesome, gluten-free, and irresistibly tasty way to add a splash of color to your meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium Carrots
- 0.5 cup Cashews
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro
- 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and peel the carrots. Use a box grater or food processor to shred them into thin strips.
Toast the cashews in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3–5 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are golden and aromatic. Remove from heat and let them cool slightly.
Chop the fresh cilantro leaves into small pieces to prepare them for the salad.
In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded carrots, toasted cashews, and chopped cilantro.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring the carrots and cashews are evenly coated.
Transfer the salad to a serving bowl or plate and enjoy immediately, or refrigerate for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
873 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 71.7 g | 92% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.7 g | 58% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 788 mg | 34% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.4 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.8 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.3 g | ||
| Protein | 12.9 g | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 135 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 1294 mg | 28% | |
*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.
