Carrot Salad Topper
Brighten up any salad with the vibrant flavors of this quick and easy Carrot Salad Topper! Perfectly grated carrots are tossed with fresh parsley, zesty orange, and a tangy honey-lemon dressing, creating a refreshing burst of flavor in every bite. Toasted sunflower seeds add a satisfying crunch, making this topping the perfect complement to leafy greens, grain bowls, or roasted vegetables. Ready in just 15 minutes and packed with wholesome ingredients, this versatile recipe is a healthy, gluten-free, and colorful addition to your meal prep lineup. Whether you're sprucing up a simple salad or adding texture and depth to your favorite dishes, this Carrot Salad Topper will quickly become a go-to favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 medium Carrots
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon Orange zest
- 2 teaspoons Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Toasted sunflower seeds
Instructions
Peel and grate the carrots using a box grater or a food processor. Place the grated carrots into a medium-sized mixing bowl.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and add it to the bowl with the carrots.
In a small bowl, whisk together orange zest, lemon juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the grated carrots and parsley, then toss well to ensure the carrots are evenly coated.
Add the toasted sunflower seeds to the mixture and gently fold them in.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed (add more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to your preference).
Serve immediately as a salad topper, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
404 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.7 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.8 g | 19% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 733 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.1 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.4 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.6 g | ||
| Protein | 8.3 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 103 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 899 mg | 19% | |
*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.
