Carrot Sweet Pepper Salad
Brighten up your table with this vibrant Carrot Sweet Pepper Salad—a refreshing medley of crisp grated carrots and sweet bell pepper strips, tossed in a zesty honey-lemon dressing. This easy, no-cook recipe comes together in just 15 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or as a quick side dish for barbecues and picnics. Fresh parsley adds an herby aroma, while optional sunflower seeds deliver a delightful crunch. Packed with color, flavor, and wholesome ingredients, this healthy salad is as beautiful as it is delicious. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a light and satisfying addition to any meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 medium Carrots
- 2 medium Sweet bell peppers (red, yellow, or orange)
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) Parsley
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Sunflower seeds (optional)
Instructions
Wash and peel the carrots, then grate them using a medium or large grater. Place the grated carrots into a large mixing bowl.
Wash the sweet bell peppers, remove the stems and seeds, and thinly slice them into strips. Add them to the mixing bowl with the grated carrots.
Finely chop the parsley and sprinkle it over the vegetables in the bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the carrot and sweet pepper mixture, tossing gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
If using sunflower seeds, sprinkle them over the salad for a delightful crunch.
Transfer the salad to a serving bowl or plate and let it marinate for 5-10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve chilled or at room temperature and enjoy this bright, healthy salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
671 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 52.7 g | 68% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.6 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1328 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.4 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.1 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.5 g | ||
| Protein | 8.4 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 110 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1369 mg | 29% | |
*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.
