Rkost Carrot Salad
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with natural sweetness, Rkost Carrot Salad is the ultimate quick and healthy side dish you'll crave on repeat. Featuring crisp shredded carrots, a zesty lemon-honey dressing, and a delightful crunch from slivered almonds, this no-cook recipe comes together in just 15 minutes. Sweet raisins provide a hint of chewiness, while fresh parsley adds a touch of herbaceousness that elevates every bite. Perfectly balanced with a blend of citrusy, sweet, and savory flavors, this vibrant carrot salad is ideal for light lunches, picnic spreads, or as a colorful accompaniment to your favorite mains. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a side dish as versatile as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium carrots
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons slivered almonds
- 2 tablespoons raisins
Instructions
Peel and shred the carrots using a box grater or a food processor with a shredding attachment. Transfer the shredded carrots to a large mixing bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the shredded carrots and toss well to combine, ensuring the carrots are evenly coated.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the salad.
Add the slivered almonds and raisins to the bowl, gently folding them into the salad for added texture and sweetness.
Taste the salad and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or pepper to suit your preference.
Let the salad sit for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled or at room temperature as a side dish or light appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
672 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 42.9 g | 55% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.3 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1375 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 68.6 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 | 240 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 1583 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.
