Low Fat Shredded Carrot Salad
Bright, crunchy, and bursting with fresh flavor, this Low Fat Shredded Carrot Salad is a healthier twist on a classic side dish that’s as easy to make as it is delicious. Featuring finely shredded carrots, fresh parsley, and a zesty homemade dressing made with lemon juice, olive oil, and a touch of honey, this salad combines simple, wholesome ingredients for a guilt-free dish. The addition of sunflower seeds adds a satisfying textural element, while the quick 15-minute prep time makes it perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping. Serve it as a refreshing side or pair it with grilled proteins for a light yet nutritious meal that's packed with vitamins and low in fat. Perfect for fans of vibrant veggie dishes, this carrot salad is a must-try for healthy eating enthusiasts!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 5 large Carrots
- 0.5 cup Fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Sunflower seeds
Instructions
Wash and peel the carrots. Use a box grater to shred the carrots into thin strips. Alternatively, use a food processor with a shredding attachment for quicker results.
Finely chop the fresh parsley. Set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is well combined and the honey is fully dissolved.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded carrots, chopped parsley, and sunflower seeds.
Pour the dressing over the carrot mixture and toss everything together until the carrots are evenly coated with the dressing.
Let the salad sit for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve the salad as a light side dish or as a healthy addition to your main meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
422 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.2 g | 31% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.3 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1448 mg | 63% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.8 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.2 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.7 g | ||
| Protein | 8.0 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 179 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 1610 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.
