Israeli Carrot Salad
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with Middle Eastern flavors, this Israeli Carrot Salad is a vibrant addition to your table. Featuring finely shredded carrots, fresh parsley and mint, and a perfectly balanced dressing of lemon juice, olive oil, honey, and warm spices like cumin and coriander, this salad delivers a zesty and aromatic punch. Tossed with slivered almonds and plump raisins, it offers a delightful contrast of textures and a touch of natural sweetness. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, it’s a quick, healthy, and versatile side dish perfect for any meal. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a light, flavorful salad that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 medium carrots
- 0.5 cup fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup fresh mint
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon ground coriander
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup slivered almonds
- 0.25 cup raisins
Instructions
Wash and peel the carrots. Using a box grater or food processor, shred the carrots into fine strands and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and mint leaves. Add them to the bowl with the shredded carrots.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, honey, ground cumin, ground coriander, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the carrot mixture and toss until evenly coated.
Fold in the slivered almonds and raisins for added texture and sweetness.
Cover the bowl and let the salad sit for 10–15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature, garnished with additional herbs or almonds, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
905 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.9 g | 78% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.0 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1488 mg | 65% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 88.7 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.5 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 52.9 g | ||
| Protein | 13.9 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 314 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 7.4 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 2182 mg | 46% | |
*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.
