Shredded Carrot Salad
Brighten up your table with this vibrant and refreshing Shredded Carrot Salad, a perfect blend of crisp textures and zesty flavors. Packed with grated carrots, fresh cilantro, and cooling mint, this no-cook recipe comes together in just 15 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights or a quick lunch. A tangy lime dressing, subtly sweetened with honey, perfectly complements the crunchy sunflower seeds and juicy raisins, delivering an irresistible balance of savory and sweet. Serve this light, healthy salad as a standalone dish or pair it with grilled meats or seafood for a complete meal. Perfect for clean eating, meal prep, or a colorful addition to your dinner table, this crowd-pleaser is as nutritious as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces medium carrots
- 0.5 cup fresh cilantro
- 0.25 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1 piece lime
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.25 cup sunflower seeds
- 0.25 cup raisins
Instructions
Peel the carrots and use a grater or food processor fitted with a shredding disk to finely shred them.
Chop the fresh cilantro and mint leaves finely and add them to the shredded carrots in a large bowl.
Cut the lime in half and squeeze the juice over the carrot mixture, making sure to remove any seeds.
Drizzle the olive oil over the salad and sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
Add the honey, sunflower seeds, and raisins. Toss all the ingredients together until well combined.
Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more lime juice or salt if desired.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to allow flavors to meld, then serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
186 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.4 g | 15% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 292 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21.0 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.5 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.4 g | ||
| Protein | 3.7 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 77 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 433 mg | 9% | |
*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.
