Carrot Slaw with Cashews
Bright, refreshing, and brimming with crunch, this Carrot Slaw with Cashews is the perfect balance of flavor and texture for your next side dish or light lunch. Shredded carrots serve as the vibrant base, complemented by the nuttiness of roasted cashews and the zest of fresh cilantro and green onions. A tangy lime dressing, sweetened with just a touch of honey and spiced with a hint of red chili flakes, ties everything together beautifully. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring no cooking, this healthy, gluten-free recipe is ideal for busy weeknights, potlucks, or as a crisp, citrusy companion to grilled meats and seafood. Serve it chilled for maximum flavor impact and don’t forget to sprinkle extra cashews on top for an irresistible garnish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large carrots
- 0.5 cup roasted cashews
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
- 3 stalks green onions
- 2 whole lime
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon red chili flakes
Instructions
Peel and shred the carrots using a box grater or the shredding attachment on a food processor. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
Roughly chop the roasted cashews and set aside.
Finely chop the fresh cilantro and green onions. Add them to the mixing bowl with the shredded carrots.
Juice the limes into a small bowl, ensuring no seeds get in.
In the same bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, black pepper, and red chili flakes to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the carrot mixture and toss until the carrots are evenly coated.
Gently fold in the chopped cashews, reserving a few for garnish if desired.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or lime juice based on your preference.
Transfer the carrot slaw to a serving dish, garnish with additional cashews and fresh cilantro, and serve immediately or chill for 15-20 minutes for a colder, more cohesive flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
763 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 53.1 g | 68% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.9 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1398 mg | 61% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 69.3 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.3 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.7 g | ||
| Protein | 14.6 g | 29% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 198 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 6.7 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 1590 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.
