Quick Carrot Salad with Raisins, Cranberries, and Nuts
A great way to eat carrots is to make a delicious carrot salad. Throw in a few fruit and nuts along with a lemon juice and olive oil to make this simple and easy salad in less than 10 minutes.
I cannot emphasize enough on how easy and simple it is to make this salad. Check out the video above and you will see it really takes two minutes to grate the carrots and another minute to make the dressing. Maybe another minute to source your raisins, cranberries, and nuts. So, that's about 5 minutes?
Ingredients and substitutes
- Carrots - The carrots, of course, are the stars of the show so buy fresh juicy tender carrots. The smaller ones are sweeter than the huge big carrots.
- Raisins and Cranberries - this is my choice of dried fruit but go ahead and change them to something you like. Try chopping some apricots, figs or even black currants.
- Nuts - I'm using Pecan today but walnuts make a great choice too.
Useful Tips and Tools
- Use the large side of the grater to grate the carrots. If you are making a large batch you can also use the grater attachment of your food processor
- A heavy bottom frying pan works best when toasting nuts to prevent them from burning.
- You will need a salad bowl and salad tongs to serve the salad
- I like to make the dressings in mason jars as it's easy to mix as well as to store.
How to Make a Quick Carrot Salad (Save/Pin)
- Place the raisin and cranberries in 1/2 cup water and heat in the microwave for 30 seconds. This will soften the fruit and make them soft and juicy. Drain and set aside.
- Chop the Pecans or Walnuts into smaller pieces.
- Combine the lemon juice, olive oil, sugar, salt and pepper in a small jar or little bowl. Mix well to combine.
- Grate Carrots using the large side of the grater.
- Add in the fruit and nuts, Followed by the salad dressing.
- Toss it all together.
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Quick Carrot Salad with Raisins Cranberries and Nuts
Print Pin RateCalories: 144kcal
Adjust Servings Here: 4 Servings
Description
A great way to eat carrots is to make a delicious salad. Not just because salad is healthy or carrots are nutritious but they are tasty too! Throw in a few raisins, cranberries and pecans and what you have is a delicious Quick Carrot Salad.
ADJUST SERVINGS HERE - 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 3 (3 ) Large carrots
- 1/4 cup (30 g) Pecans or walnuts chopped coarsely
- 1/4 cup (35 g) Raisins
- 1/4 cup (25 g) Cranberries
- 1 tbsp (1 tbsp) Olive oil
- 1 tbsp (1 tbsp) Lemon juice
- 1 tsp (1 tsp) Sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the raisin and cranberries in 1/2 cup water and heat in the microwave for 30 seconds. This will soften the fruit and make them soft and juicy. Drain and set aside.
- Chop the pecans or walnuts into smaller pieces.
- Combine the lemon juice, olive oil, sugar, salt and pepper in a small jar or little bowl. Mix well to combine.
- Grate carrots using the large side of the grater.
- Add in the fruit and nuts, followed by the salad dressing.
- Toss it all together.
Equipment
Nutrition Information
Serving: 100gCalories: 144kcalCarbohydrates: 17.9gProtein: 1.9gFat: 8.3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 94mgPotassium: 0mgFiber: 3gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 0IUVitamin C: 0mgCalcium: 0mgIron: 0mg
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Tara
Yum! This would be a great way to use some of my leftover carrots. The texture sounds incredible with the raisins, cranberries, and nuts mixed in.
Veena Azmanov
Thanks, Tara. Definitely great way to use up left over carrots.
Cookilicious
Aah! What a perfect side with a meal on a weeknight!
Veena Azmanov
Absolutely, any night. Thanks
Sara
This was a huge hit this weekend! I put it out with coleslaw as a side and this was gobbled up first.
Veena Azmanov
Thank you, Sara. So happy your family enjoyed this salad. Thanks for coming back to write this feedback.
Sapana
This turned out AMAZING!! Love the taste of this sweet and savory salad.
Veena Azmanov
Thanks, Sapana.
rebecca
I've never made a carrot salad before, but this recipe looks delicious & easy, so that'll definitely have to change
Veena Azmanov
Yes, it's very easy and delicious
Sheri
Could you skip the sugar and use Stevia?
Veena Azmanov
Absolutely Sheri - You could skip the sugar completely!! The little amount just help bring out the carrot flavor but it's not a must have ingredients. The cranberries are sweet too!
Laura | Wandercooks
Excellent, I'm so glad to have come across this recipe. I think people really do overlook the humble carrot but it has always been one of my favourite vegetables for its crispy crunch and slight sweetness. I can almost taste those flavours now, with the nutty pecans and chewy raisins contrasting so nicely with the carrot. Cannot wait to try! 😀
Veena Azmanov
Aww Laura you speak my heart - that's exactly how I feel about carrots. So underrated <3 Thanks for the comment
Debi at Life Currents
This is such a great classic salad! So healthy and yummy!
Veena Azmanov
Indeed.. thank you Debi
Mackenzie @ Food Above Gold
I love carrot salads. I agree that many people think of carrots as just being healthy, but they can be so versatile with a little imagination. This recipe sounds wonderful and a perfect salad to set out during the holidays!
Veena Azmanov
Thank you Mackenzie - Yes it would be perfect for the holidays
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I'm all about quick easy salads and this one looks really Yummy!
Veena Azmanov
Me too Stephanie. Love a quick salad. Thanks
Angela - Patisserie Makes Perfect
What a great looking salad, I absolutely adore carrots and I haven't found them boring at all, not ever 🙂
Great story about the chef sharing his recipe with you!
Veena Azmanov
Thanks Angela. yeah it was nice of him to share with me. I love carrots too!