Carrot Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette
Brighten up your plate with this vibrant Carrot Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette—a healthy and flavor-packed side dish that's as beautiful as it is delicious! Featuring fresh, crunchy shredded carrots tossed in a zesty homemade raspberry vinaigrette made from real raspberries, olive oil, red wine vinegar, and a touch of honey, this salad strikes the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. Enhanced with fresh parsley and optionally garnished with slivered almonds for a satisfying crunch, this no-cook recipe comes together in just 15 minutes. Ideal for picnics, barbecues, or a refreshing accompaniment to any meal, this gluten-free and nutrient-packed salad is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Keywords: Carrot Salad, Raspberry Vinaigrette, Healthy Salad Recipe, Gluten-Free, Quick and Easy.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium (peeled and shredded) Carrots
- 1 cup Fresh raspberries
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup (optional, for garnish) Slivered almonds
Instructions
Peel and shred the carrots using a box grater or food processor. Place the shredded carrots in a large mixing bowl.
In a blender or food processor, combine the fresh raspberries, olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth to create the raspberry vinaigrette.
Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if necessary by adding a little more honey for sweetness or more vinegar for tanginess.
Pour the raspberry vinaigrette over the shredded carrots and toss until the carrots are fully coated.
Sprinkle chopped parsley over the salad and gently toss again to distribute the parsley evenly.
Transfer the salad to a serving dish and optionally garnish with slivered almonds for added crunch and flavor.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy this vibrant and healthy carrot salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
829 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 61.3 g | 79% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.8 g | 39% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1492 mg | 65% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 66.0 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.7 g | 70% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.6 g | ||
| Protein | 11.8 g | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 239 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 1495 mg | 32% | |
*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.
