Spiced Carrot Salad Greek
Discover the vibrant flavors of Greece with this Spiced Carrot Salad—a delightful balance of earthy spices, fresh herbs, and creamy crumbled feta. In this easy-to-make dish, shredded carrots are tossed in a zesty dressing made with olive oil, lemon juice, and a hint of honey, then seasoned with warm notes of cumin, coriander, and cinnamon. Fresh parsley and mint add a burst of herby freshness, while toasted slivered almonds provide a satisfying crunch. Perfect as a standalone vegetarian side dish or a refreshing addition to your Mediterranean-inspired meals, this salad comes together in just 20 minutes, making it an ideal option for a quick yet flavorful crowd-pleaser. Whether served immediately or refrigerated to let the flavors meld, each bite of this spiced carrot salad is a tantalizing escape to the Mediterranean coastline.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large carrots
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon ground coriander
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint
- 0.5 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup slivered almonds
Instructions
Peel and shred the carrots using a box grater or food processor and place them in a large mixing bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, ground cumin, ground coriander, ground cinnamon, salt, and black pepper to form the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the shredded carrots and toss well to coat evenly.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and mint, then add them to the bowl with the carrots.
Gently fold in the crumbled feta cheese.
Toast the slivered almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Remove from heat and let cool for a minute.
Sprinkle the toasted almonds on top of the salad as a garnish.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
770 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.4 g | 76% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.4 g | 72% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 53 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 2374 mg | 103% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.3 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.1 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.1 g | ||
| Protein | 22.7 g | 45% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 524 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 8.2 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 1518 mg | 32% | |
*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.
