Fresh Carrot Salad
Calories: 7
Adjust Servings Here: 4 Servings
Description
Most carrot salads use only carrots and are served as a side dish. This fresh carrot salad is even more flavorful with the addition of raisins, cranberries, nuts, and a honey-lemon vinaigrette that keeps it refreshing, light, and delicious.
Ingredients
Salad
- 1 lb (450 g) Large carrots grated or shredded
- ½ cup Spanish red onions thinly sliced
- ¼ cup Parsley
- ½ cup (75 g) Raisins or cranberries
- ½ cup (60 g) Pecans or walnuts chopped coarsely
Dressing
- ¼ cup (60 ml) Olive oil
- ¼ cup (60 ml) Lemon juice
- 2 tbsp Honey or sugar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp Cumin powder (optional)
- ½ tsp Kosher salt
- ¼ tsp Black pepper
Instructions
- Fruits - In a medium bowl, combine the raisins/ cranberries. Pour one cup of hot water over them. Leave to soften for 10 minutes, then drain well and set aside. (If you make the salad a day ahead, you can skip this step as the fruit will soak up moisture from the carrots and become soft.½ cup Raisins
- Dressing - In a small bowl or mason jar, combine the lemon juice, olive oil, honey, dijon mustard, and cumin powder. Season with kosher salt and black pepper. Close the lid and give the jar a good shake. Or use a whisk to ensure everything is well combined.¼ cup Olive oil, ¼ cup Lemon juice, 2 tbsp Honey, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, ½ tsp Cumin powder, ½ tsp Kosher salt , ¼ tsp Black pepper
- In a large bowl, add the grated carrots, parsley, sliced onions, followed by the drained cranberries, raisins, and nuts. Pour the salad dressing. Toss well to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning.1 lb Large carrots, ½ cup Spanish red onions, ¼ cup Parsley, ½ cup Pecans or walnuts
- Combine well and enjoy!
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