Coconut Carrot Salad
Bright, zesty, and irresistibly refreshing, this Coconut Carrot Salad is a vibrant side dish packed with flavor and texture. Featuring crisp grated carrots, nutty toasted coconut, and fragrant fresh cilantro, this recipe is tied together with a tangy lime dressing sweetened with a touch of honey. With its perfect balance of sweet, savory, and citrusy notes, this no-cook salad comes together in just 15 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights or as a quick addition to your meal prep routine. Serve it chilled for a cooling accompaniment to spicy dishes or enjoy it on its own as a light, guilt-free snack. Gluten-free, vegetarian, and easily customizable, this tropical-inspired salad is a wholesome, crowd-pleasing option you'll want to make again and again.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium carrots
- 0.5 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 medium lime
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
Peel and grate the carrots using a box grater or food processor. Place the grated carrots into a large mixing bowl.
Toast the shredded coconut in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until it turns golden brown. Remove from the heat and let it cool.
Finely chop the fresh cilantro and add it to the bowl with the carrots.
Zest and juice the lime. Add both the zest and juice to a small bowl for the dressing.
In the small bowl with the lime juice, whisk together olive oil, honey, salt, black pepper, and chili flakes if using.
Pour the dressing over the carrot mixture and toss everything until well combined.
Gently fold in the toasted coconut, ensuring it's evenly distributed throughout the salad.
Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more lime juice or salt if needed.
Serve immediately or allow the salad to chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to enhance the flavors. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
685 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.0 g | 72% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.5 g | 142% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1385 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.7 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.5 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.7 g | ||
| Protein | 6.2 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 127 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1202 mg | 26% | |
*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.
