Spicy Carrot Salad
Brighten your table with this vibrant and zesty Spicy Carrot Salad, a quick and refreshing dish that’s as nutritious as it is flavorful. This no-cook recipe combines sweet, crunchy carrots with a tangy homemade dressing infused with lemon juice, honey, and a perfect kick of red chili flakes and ground cumin. Fresh cilantro adds a burst of herbal freshness, while grated garlic deepens the flavor profile. Ready in just 15 minutes, this salad is perfect as a colorful side dish or a light, low-calorie snack. Whether you’re looking to spice up your weeknight dinner or impress guests with a healthy and unique option, this Spicy Carrot Salad delivers bold taste in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium carrots
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 small (grated) garlic clove
- 0.5 teaspoons sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Wash and peel the carrots. Using a box grater or food processor, grate the carrots into thin, uniform shreds.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, grated garlic, cumin, chili flakes, sea salt, and black pepper to form the dressing.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated carrots and chopped cilantro.
Pour the dressing over the carrots and cilantro. Toss well to ensure the carrots are evenly coated with the dressing.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or chili flakes as desired.
Allow the salad to rest for 10 minutes at room temperature to let the flavors meld together.
Serve the salad as a side dish or a refreshing standalone snack. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
147 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.9 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1350 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.2 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.3 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.1 g | ||
| Protein | 3.1 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 104 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 948 mg | 20% | |
*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.
