Low Fat Carrot Salad
Bright, fresh, and irresistibly crunchy, this Low Fat Carrot Salad is a light yet flavorful side dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Packed with shredded carrots, sweet raisins, and nutty slivered almonds, this healthy salad gets a burst of tangy goodness from its zesty lemon-honey Dijon dressing. Featuring fresh parsley for an herby kick and just a hint of olive oil, this recipe is heart-healthy, nutrient-packed, and ready in just 15 minutes. Ideal for meal prep or as a vibrant accompaniment to a main course, this salad offers a delightful balance of textures and flavors—all with minimal fat! Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a crisp and refreshing addition to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium Carrots
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.125 teaspoons Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Raisins
- 2 tablespoons Slivered almonds
Instructions
Wash and peel the carrots, then grate them using a box grater or food processor. Transfer the grated carrots to a large mixing bowl.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and add it to the bowl with the carrots.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and ground black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the grated carrots and parsley, and toss until the salad is evenly coated.
Add the raisins and slivered almonds to the salad, and gently mix to combine.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Cover the salad and let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve the salad cold or at room temperature. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
676 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.4 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.3 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 843 mg | 37% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 68.5 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.1 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.7 g | ||
| Protein | 15.8 g | 32% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 239 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 1579 mg | 34% | |
*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.
