Heart-Healthy Shredded Carrot Salad
Bright, refreshing, and nutrient-packed, this Heart-Healthy Shredded Carrot Salad is the ultimate side dish that combines wholesome ingredients with irresistible flavor. Featuring fresh, crunchy carrots, sweet red apple, tangy lemon juice, and a drizzle of honey, this salad delivers a perfect balance of taste and texture. Boosted with heart-healthy walnuts and juicy raisins, along with a touch of parsley for added freshness, it is dressed in a light, zesty olive oil-based vinaigrette that ties everything together beautifully. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking involved, this easy and nutritious salad is a delicious way to add more vegetables to your meals while supporting a heart-conscious diet. Serve it as a standalone dish or alongside your favorite entrées for a vibrant, crowd-pleasing addition to any table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium carrots
- 1 medium red apple
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 0.5 cup walnuts
- 0.25 cup raisins
Instructions
Wash and peel the carrots. Using a box grater or a food processor with a shredding disc, shred the carrots into fine strips.
Core and dice the red apple into small cubes. Place the apple cubes in a large salad bowl.
To the bowl, add the shredded carrots.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, honey, salt, and ground black pepper until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the carrots and apple in the salad bowl.
Chop the fresh parsley finely and add it to the salad.
Toast the walnuts in a dry pan over medium heat for about 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are golden brown and fragrant. Allow them to cool slightly before adding to the salad.
Add the toasted walnuts and raisins to the salad and toss everything together until well mixed and evenly coated with the dressing.
Serve the salad immediately or chill it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to enhance the flavors before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
988 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 68.3 g | 88% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.9 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 28.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 791 mg | 34% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 98.9 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.7 g | 63% | |
| Total Sugars | 65.7 g | ||
| Protein | 13.8 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 197 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 1707 mg | 36% | |
*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.
