Paleo Karottensalat
Bright, crunchy, and bursting with flavor, Paleo Karottensalat is a modern twist on a classic German carrot salad, perfect for health-conscious food lovers. This vibrant dish features freshly grated carrots combined with the natural sweetness of raisins and the nutty crunch of chopped almonds, lightly toasted for an extra layer of flavor. Enhanced with a zesty dressing made from fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey, every bite offers a delightful balance of tangy and sweet. Fresh parsley adds a pop of color and herbal brightness, while a sprinkle of salt and black pepper ties it all together. With just 20 minutes of prep and no cooking required, this paleo-friendly masterpiece makes an ideal side dish, picnic addition, or light meal. Gluten-free, dairy-free, and irresistibly delicious, Paleo Karottensalat is your go-to recipe for clean, wholesome eating.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 g Carrots
- 50 g Almonds
- 50 g Raisins
- 20 g Fresh parsley
- 3 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Honey
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
Begin by washing and peeling the carrots.
Grate the carrots using a box grater or a food processor and transfer them into a large mixing bowl.
Coarsely chop the almonds; you can toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat if desired for extra flavor. Add them to the bowl with the carrots.
Add the raisins to the bowl as well.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and add it to the carrot mixture.
In a separate small bowl, prepare the dressing by combining the fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper.
Whisk the dressing ingredients together until well emulsified, then pour it over the carrot mixture.
Toss everything together until the carrots and other ingredients are well coated with the dressing.
Let the salad sit for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve the Paleo Karottensalat as a refreshing side dish or even as a light meal on its own.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
947 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 55.7 g | 71% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.9 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1666 mg | 72% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 108.0 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.8 g | 85% | |
| Total Sugars | 65.0 g | ||
| Protein | 17.1 g | 34% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 363 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 5.7 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 2195 mg | 47% | |
*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.
