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Quick Carrot Salad with Raisins, Cranberries, and Nuts

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Quick Carrot Salad with Raisins, Cranberries, and Nuts

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.

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 with raisins, cranberries and Nuts.

Carrot Salad with Raisins Cranberries and Nuts

 

Here’s a little story you will enjoy

A long time ago when I visited Brussels, I really enjoyed this carrot salad with raisins and pecans at a restaurant. I like it so much I knew I had to ask the chef how he made. Some chefs are pretty cool and share these things.
The answer I got was – it’s just carrots, raisins and pecans with a little seasoning and lemon juice. Nothing more..! According to him – Most people don’t make carrots because they just assume carrot is a very boring vegetable and should be added into a dish along with other ingredients. But the truth is that carrots are tastiest on their own.

It’s been ages since I made this salad until recently a friend made something similar for breakfast. I knew I had to come home and make this again for the kids. They loved it. Now it’s become a family favorite.

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 with raisins, cranberries and Nuts.

Quick Carrot Salad with Cranberries Raisins and Nuts

Simple, Easy and Quick!  That’s how I like my salads?

Now I cannot emphasize enough on how easy and simple it is to make. 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.

A little note on Ingredients

  • The carrots, of course, are the stars of the show so buy fresh juicy 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 –  again I’m using Pecan today but walnuts make a great choice too.

 

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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 with raisins, cranberries and Nuts.

Quick Carrot Salad with Raisins Cranberries and Nuts

 

Recipe – Quick Carrot Salad

Ingredients

  • 3 large carrots
  • 1/4 cup pecans or walnuts chopped coarsely
  • And 1/4 cup raisins
  • Plus 1/4 cup cranberries
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • And 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method

  • 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.
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 with raisins, cranberries and Nuts.

Quick Carrot Salad with Raisins Cranberries and Nuts

Recipe Card – Quick Carrot Salad with Raisins Cranberries and Nuts

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 with raisins, cranberries and Nuts.

Quick Carrot Salad with Raisins Cranberries and Nuts

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.
4.72 from 7 votes
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Course: brunch, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Prep Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 5 mins
Adjust Servings Here: 4 Servings
Calories: 144kcal
Author: Veena Azmanov

Ingredients

  • 3 Large carrots
  • 1/4 cup Pecans or walnuts chopped coarsely
  • 1/4 cup Raisins
  • 1/4 cup Cranberries
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Metric - US customary

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.
Nutrition Facts
Quick Carrot Salad with Raisins Cranberries and Nuts
Amount Per Serving (100 g)
Calories 144 Calories from Fat 75
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.3g 13%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.3g
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 94mg 4%
Potassium 0mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 17.9g 6%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Sugars 11g
Protein 1.9g 4%
Vitamin A 0%
Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 0%
Iron 0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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This is one of my favorite ways to eat carrot. Kids love it too.

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 with raisins, cranberries and Nuts.

Quick Carrot Salad with Raisins Cranberries and Nuts

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Comments

    • 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!

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  2. 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! 😀

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