Fruity Carrot Salad
Brighten up your table with this vibrant and refreshing Fruity Carrot Salad, a perfect blend of textures and flavors that is as nutritious as it is delicious. This no-cook, quick-to-prepare salad combines sweet grated carrots, crisp apple chunks, juicy orange segments, chewy raisins, and crunchy walnuts, all tossed in a zesty lime and honey dressing. Packed with natural sweetness and wholesome ingredients, this salad strikes the perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and savory. Fresh parsley adds a pop of color and herbal freshness, while the hint of black pepper and sea salt enhances the dish’s natural flavors. Ready in just 15 minutes, this healthy carrot salad is ideal as a light side dish, a refreshing lunch, or a crowd-pleasing addition to your picnic or potluck spread.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium carrots
- 1 large apple
- 1 orange
- 0.5 cup raisins
- 0.5 cup walnuts
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.125 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
Peel and grate the carrots into thin shreds using a box grater or food processor. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
Core and dice the apple into small bite-sized pieces. Add the diced apple to the bowl with the carrots.
Peel the orange, remove any seeds, and cut it into small segments. Add the orange segments to the salad bowl.
Add the raisins and chopped walnuts to the bowl with the carrots and fruit.
In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the lime juice, honey, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
Pour the dressing over the carrot mixture and toss thoroughly to combine all ingredients evenly.
Roughly chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the salad as a garnish.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1160 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 54.6 g | 70% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.1 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 30.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 808 mg | 35% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 170.8 g | 62% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.6 g | 84% | |
| Total Sugars | 125.0 g | ||
| Protein | 16.6 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 293 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 2352 mg | 50% | |
*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.
