Cool Carrot Salad
Brighten up your table with this refreshing Cool Carrot Salad, a quick and vibrant dish packed with flavor and nutrition. Featuring freshly grated carrots tossed in a zesty citrus dressing made from orange juice, lemon juice, honey, and olive oil, this no-cook salad is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. The addition of fresh parsley adds a pop of herbal freshness, while slivered almonds provide a satisfying crunch. Ready in just 15 minutes, this colorful salad is an ideal side dish for picnics, barbecues, or light lunches. Serve it chilled to let the flavors meld together for an invigorating bite that’s as healthy as it is delicious. Keywords: carrot salad, citrus dressing, slivered almonds, quick no-cook recipe, refreshing side dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium carrots
- 1 large orange
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons slivered almonds
Instructions
Peel and grate the carrots into long, thin strands using a box grater or a food processor with a shredding attachment. Place the grated carrots in a large mixing bowl.
Zest the orange using a microplane or fine grater, being careful to only remove the orange part of the peel (avoid the bitter white pith). Add the zest to the bowl with the carrots.
Juice the orange and pour the fresh orange juice into a small bowl. Add the lemon juice, honey, and olive oil. Whisk until the dressing is smooth and well combined.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and add it to the carrot mixture.
Pour the citrus dressing over the carrots and parsley. Toss the salad until the carrots are evenly coated with the dressing.
Season the salad with salt and black pepper to taste. Gently mix again to incorporate the seasoning.
Sprinkle the slivered almonds on top of the salad for added crunch and garnish.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Enjoy your Cool Carrot Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
789 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 57.0 g | 73% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.5 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1374 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 63.8 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.3 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.0 g | ||
| Protein | 16.3 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 289 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 1633 mg | 35% | |
*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.
