Persian Style Carrot Salad
Bright, zesty, and bursting with texture, this Persian-Style Carrot Salad is the perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors. Shredded carrots are tossed with golden raisins, toasted slivered almonds, and a fragrant dressing of orange juice, lemon juice, and honey, infused with warm spices like cinnamon and cumin. Fresh cilantro adds a refreshing herbal note, while the golden raisins provide a delightful pop of sweetness. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this vibrant salad makes an ideal side dish for Mediterranean-inspired meals or a light, healthy snack. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for the ultimate flavorful experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium carrots
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons slivered almonds
- 2 tablespoons golden raisins
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Peel and grate the carrots using a box grater or a food processor. Place the grated carrots into a large mixing bowl.
Chop the fresh cilantro finely, and add it to the mixing bowl with the carrots.
Toast the slivered almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently until lightly golden and fragrant. Let cool slightly and add to the salad.
Add the golden raisins to the bowl with the other ingredients.
In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the orange juice, lemon juice, olive oil, honey, ground cinnamon, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
Pour the dressing over the carrot mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
Transfer the salad into a serving bowl. Let it sit for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, or serve immediately.
Garnish with a few extra slivered almonds or a small sprinkle of chopped cilantro if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
774 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.2 g | 72% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.9 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 784 mg | 34% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 64.6 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.4 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.3 g | ||
| Protein | 15.9 g | 32% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 255 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 1556 mg | 33% | |
*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.
