Heart-Healthy Grated Carrot Salad
Bright, zesty, and loaded with nutrition, this Heart-Healthy Grated Carrot Salad is a vibrant dish perfect for boosting your day. Featuring freshly grated carrots, a tangy lemon-honey dressing, and crunchy walnuts, this salad is as satisfying as it is wholesome. Sweet raisins balance the earthiness of the carrots, while chopped parsley adds a burst of freshness. With no cooking required, this easy 15-minute recipe is ideal for busy schedules and makes a delightfully light, nutrient-packed side dish or snack. Packed with fiber, healthy fats, and antioxidants, it's the ultimate guilt-free indulgence designed to support heart health. Whether you're meal-prepping or looking for a refreshing plate to complement your favorite main course, this zesty carrot salad is sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium carrots
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup raisins
- 0.25 cup walnuts
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Wash and peel the carrots. Using a box grater or food processor, grate the carrots into a large mixing bowl.
Chop fresh parsley finely and add it to the bowl with grated carrots.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, and honey until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the grated carrots and parsley, tossing gently to coat the carrots evenly.
Add the raisins and walnuts to the salad and toss again to distribute them throughout.
Season the salad with ground black pepper and salt, adjusting to taste.
Let the salad sit for about 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
739 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.5 g | 62% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.0 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 14.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 789 mg | 34% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 81.3 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.7 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 57.4 g | ||
| Protein | 8.8 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 157 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 1387 mg | 30% | |
*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.
