Carrot Spritz Salad
Bright, zesty, and delightfully crunchy, this Carrot Spritz Salad is a refreshing twist on your everyday side dish. Highlighting simple yet vibrant ingredients, this salad combines sweet carrot ribbons and juicy orange segments with a tangy dressing made from olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of honey. A sprinkle of lemon zest and fresh parsley adds a burst of citrusy freshness, while roasted sunflower seeds deliver a satisfying crunch. Ready in just 15 minutes and packed with immune-boosting nutrients, this no-cook recipe is perfect for quick lunches, dinner pairings, or as a light appetizer. Serve it fresh or allow the flavors to meld for a few extra minutes—either way, it’s a delicious celebration of wholesome ingredients!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium carrots
- 1 large orange
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons roasted sunflower seeds
Instructions
Wash and peel the carrots. Using a vegetable peeler or mandoline, shave the carrots into thin ribbons and place them in a large salad bowl.
Zest the lemon and set aside 1 teaspoon of zest.
Peel the orange and segment it into slices, removing any seeds. Add the orange segments to the carrot ribbons.
Chop the parsley finely and sprinkle it over the carrot and orange mixture.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the carrots and oranges, tossing gently to coat evenly.
Sprinkle the roasted sunflower seeds on top for added crunch and texture.
Serve immediately or let the salad sit for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
572 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.5 g | 48% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.4 g | 27% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1376 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.7 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.5 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.8 g | ||
| Protein | 7.6 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 186 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 1318 mg | 28% | |
*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.
