Dairy-Free Shredded Carrot Salad
Elevate your side dish game with this vibrant Dairy-Free Shredded Carrot Salad, a refreshing and nutritious option that's perfect for any occasion. Packed with wholesome ingredients like fresh carrots, sweet raisins, and crunchy sunflower seeds, this recipe combines simple prep with bold, natural flavors. A tangy lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil dressing, sweetened lightly with maple syrup, complement shredded carrots while fresh parsley adds a burst of color and aroma. With no cooking required, this quick and easy salad comes together in just 15 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a delicious, dairy-free, plant-based side dish that’s sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large carrots
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
- 0.5 cup raisins
- 0.25 cup sunflower seeds
Instructions
Wash and peel the carrots. Use a box grater or a food processor with a shredding attachment to shred the carrots into thin strands.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded carrots with lemon juice and olive oil.
Add maple syrup, salt, and black pepper to the bowl and toss until all ingredients are well mixed.
Chop the fresh parsley finely and add it to the salad along with the raisins and sunflower seeds.
Mix the salad thoroughly to ensure that the dressing evenly coats all of the ingredients.
Let the salad rest in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve chilled or at room temperature as a side dish or a light meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
874 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 47.1 g | 60% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.1 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1412 mg | 61% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 117.3 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.4 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 81.3 g | ||
| Protein | 12.9 g | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 196 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 2001 mg | 43% | |
*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.
