Quick Carrot Salad
Calories: 144kcal
Adjust Servings Here: 4 Servings
Description
A great way to eat carrots is to make a delicious carrot salad. Throw in a few fruit and nuts along with a sweet zesty dressing. This simple and easy salad takes less than 10 minutes.
Ingredients
- 3 Large carrots
- ¼ cup (30 g) Pecans or walnuts chopped coarsely
- ¼ cup (35 g) Raisins
- ¼ cup (25 g) Cranberries
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- 1 tsp Sugar
- ½ tsp Salt
- ¼ tsp Pepper
Instructions
- Fruits - Place the raisin and cranberries in a microwave-safe bowl with ½ cup water and heat in the microwave for 30 seconds. Tip - Heating it will make the fruit soft and juicy. Drain and set aside.
- Nuts - Chop the pecans or walnuts into smaller pieces. Set aside
- Dressing - In a small mason jar combine the lemon juice, olive oil, and sugar. Season with salt and pepper. Close the lid and give the jar a good shake. Set aside
- In a salad bowl, grate the carrots using the large side of the grater. Add the fruit and nuts, followed by the salad dressing.
- Combine well. Enjoy!
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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