Carrot Salad with Marcona Almonds and Dried Mangoes
Brighten up your table with this vibrant Carrot Salad with Marcona Almonds and Dried Mangoes—a refreshing and nutrient-packed dish that’s as delightful to look at as it is to eat. Featuring sweet, earthy grated carrots tossed with chewy dried mangoes and crunchy, buttery Marcona almonds, this salad is a masterclass in texture and flavor. A zesty dressing made from olive oil, lemon juice, honey, and a touch of ground cumin ties everything together with a subtle warmth that complements the bold ingredients. Garnished with fresh parsley, this no-cook recipe is ready in just 15 minutes, making it the perfect choice for a quick lunch, picnic side, or healthy dinner addition. Enjoy it immediately or chill for a more refreshing twist—your taste buds will thank you!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large carrots
- 0.5 cup Marcona almonds
- 0.5 cup dried mangoes
- 0.25 cup, chopped parsley
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Peel the carrots and grate them using a box grater or food processor. Transfer the grated carrots to a large mixing bowl.
Roughly chop the dried mangoes into bite-sized pieces and add them to the bowl with the carrots.
Add the Marcona almonds and chopped parsley to the bowl as well.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the carrot mixture and toss everything together until evenly coated.
Let the salad sit for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving for a chilled option.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1135 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 74.2 g | 95% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.7 g | 43% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1391 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 111.3 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.9 g | 68% | |
| Total Sugars | 76.3 g | ||
| Protein | 17.5 g | 35% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 312 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 2068 mg | 44% | |
*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.
