Peanut Orange and Carrot Salad
Bright, refreshing, and delightfully crunchy, this Peanut Orange and Carrot Salad is a vibrant medley of wholesome ingredients perfect for any occasion. Featuring sweet, zesty oranges and crisp grated carrots, this salad is elevated with the rich nuttiness of roasted peanuts and a fresh burst of cilantro and green onions. The tangy lime-honey dressing, with a hint of soy sauce and sesame oil, ties everything together in a harmonious blend of sweet, savory, and citrusy flavors. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook, nutrient-packed salad is ideal as a light side dish, a healthy snack, or even a colorful addition to your next picnic or potluck. Add this simple yet flavorful salad recipe to your rotation and enjoy a refreshing twist on your salad game!
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 medium Carrots
- 2 large Oranges
- 0.5 cup Roasted peanuts
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro
- 2 stalks Green onions
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Peel and grate the carrots using a box grater or food processor. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
Peel the oranges and separate into segments. Cut each segment into bite-sized pieces. Add them to the bowl with the carrots.
Roughly chop the roasted peanuts and fresh cilantro. Slice the green onions thinly. Add peanuts, cilantro, and green onions to the mixing bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss everything together until evenly coated.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy your Peanut Orange and Carrot Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
902 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 53.5 g | 69% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.5 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 17.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 948 mg | 41% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 96.6 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.6 g | 77% | |
| Total Sugars | 61.7 g | ||
| Protein | 26.9 g | 54% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 298 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 1916 mg | 41% | |
*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.
