Carrot Salad with Toasted Almonds
Brighten up your table with this vibrant Carrot Salad with Toasted Almonds – a quick and easy recipe bursting with color, crunch, and flavor! Featuring tender grated carrots, nutty toasted almonds, and a zesty dressing made with olive oil, lemon juice, and a touch of honey, this salad strikes the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory. A sprinkle of fresh parsley and aromatic cumin elevate the dish with refreshing and earthy notes. Ready in just 20 minutes, this healthy, gluten-free side dish is perfect for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or as a refreshing addition to your meal prep lineup. Serve it chilled for a crisp, flavor-packed bite that gets better by the day!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large carrots
- 0.5 cup slivered almonds
- 0.25 cup fresh 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. Place the grated carrots in a large mixing bowl.
Heat a small, dry skillet over medium heat. Add the slivered almonds and toast them for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and add it to the bowl with the carrots.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the grated carrots and mix well to evenly coat the carrots with the dressing.
Add the toasted almonds to the salad and toss gently to combine.
Transfer the salad to a serving dish and garnish with additional parsley or almonds if desired.
Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days for a chilled option.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
917 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 76.6 g | 98% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.0 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1391 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.5 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.0 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.7 g | ||
| Protein | 17.8 g | 36% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 275 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 1609 mg | 34% | |
*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.
