Carrot Salad in Sweet Sour Dressing
Brighten up your table with this vibrant Carrot Salad in Sweet Sour Dressing – a refreshing side dish that marries zesty tanginess with natural sweetness. Crisp, freshly grated carrots pair beautifully with plump raisins and a sprinkle of fresh parsley, all coated in a luscious dressing made from olive oil, honey, apple cider vinegar, and a hint of lemon juice. This no-cook recipe is ready in just 15 minutes, making it a perfect quick and healthy accompaniment to any meal. Bursting with flavor and effortless to prepare, this salad is a vegetarian delight that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Whether served fresh or chilled, it’s a versatile side dish that shines at picnics, potlucks, or weeknight dinners.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium Carrots
- 0.5 cup Raisins
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Peel the carrots and grate them using a box grater or a food processor. Place the grated carrots in a large mixing bowl.
Chop the parsley finely and add it to the bowl with the carrots.
Add the raisins to the bowl for a touch of sweetness.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, honey, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to create the sweet sour dressing.
Pour the dressing over the carrot mixture and toss everything together until well-coated.
Let the salad rest for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve immediately as a side dish or refrigerate for later use. Enjoy your zesty carrot salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
678 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.0 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1391 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 108.2 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.4 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 82.5 g | ||
| Protein | 5.5 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 154 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 1559 mg | 33% | |
*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.
