Vegan Shredded Carrot Salad
Bright, refreshing, and packed with vibrant flavors, this Vegan Shredded Carrot Salad is the perfect addition to any meal or a standalone healthy lunch option! Featuring crunchy, freshly shredded carrots, tangy lemon juice, and a hint of natural sweetness from maple syrup and raisins, this easy-to-make salad brings together a balance of textures and tastes. Enhanced with nutty sunflower seeds and aromatic parsley, it’s a gluten-free and dairy-free dish that’s both nourishing and satisfying. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this colorful salad is ideal for meal prepping or serving as a side at picnics, barbecues, or holiday feasts. Try this wholesome, plant-based recipe to elevate your salad game today!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium Carrots
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons Sunflower seeds
- 0.25 cup Raisins
Instructions
Wash and peel the carrots. Using a box grater or a food processor with a shredding attachment, shred the carrots into thin strips.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded carrots, lemon juice, olive oil, and maple syrup.
Sprinkle the salt and black pepper over the carrot mixture and toss well to evenly coat the carrots with the dressing.
Chop the fresh parsley finely and add it to the salad, stirring gently to incorporate.
Fold in the sunflower seeds and raisins, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the salad.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
Serve the salad immediately or refrigerate it for up to an hour to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
156 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.1 g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.2 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 290 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.9 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.1 g | ||
| Protein | 1.9 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 34 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 328 mg | 7% | |
*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.
