Carrot Salad with Cinnamon Lemon and Honey
Bright, refreshing, and irresistibly flavorful, this Carrot Salad with Cinnamon, Lemon, and Honey is a must-try for your next meal. Shredded carrots are tossed with a luscious homemade dressing featuring fresh lemon juice, golden honey, earthy cinnamon, and a touch of extra-virgin olive oil, creating a perfect balance of sweetness and zing. Optional additions like plump raisins and toasted almonds elevate the texture and flavor, making this salad both versatile and satisfying. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this vibrant dish is ideal as a light side or healthy snack. Perfectly suited for spring and summer menus, this carrot salad will brighten any table and delight every palate.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium carrots
- 1 large lemon
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons raisins (optional)
- 2 tablespoons toasted almonds (optional)
Instructions
Peel the carrots and trim off both ends. Grate the carrots using a box grater or the shredding attachment of a food processor. Place the grated carrots in a large mixing bowl.
Zest the lemon and set the zest aside. Cut the lemon in half and squeeze out the juice into a small bowl, ensuring no seeds remain.
In the small bowl with the lemon juice, add honey, ground cinnamon, olive oil, and salt. Whisk the mixture until well-combined and slightly emulsified.
Pour the dressing over the grated carrots. Toss the salad until the carrots are evenly coated with the dressing.
If using raisins and/or toasted almonds, gently fold them into the salad for added texture and flavor.
Sprinkle the lemon zest over the top and give the salad a final toss before serving.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
637 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.4 g | 45% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 781 mg | 34% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 84.7 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.2 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 59.8 g | ||
| Protein | 7.0 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 170 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 1203 mg | 26% | |
*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.
