Description
Mediterranean carrot salad brings zesty freshness to your table with crisp carrots, aromatic herbs, and tangy dressing. Colorful ingredients dance together, creating a light, refreshing side that delights you with each flavorful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups (0.95 liters) shredded carrots
- ½ cup (75 grams) raisins
Optional Crunchy Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (15 grams) chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) sunflower seeds or chopped walnuts
Dressing Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) olive oil
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) honey or maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Craft a vibrant vinaigrette by whisking together tangy vinegar, silky olive oil (or creamy yogurt), golden honey, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper in a compact mixing vessel.
- Transform whole carrots into delicate ribbons or fine shreds, creating a textural base for the salad.
- Gently fold raisins and freshly chopped parsley into the carrot mixture, introducing bursts of sweetness and herbal notes.
- Enhance the salad’s complexity by incorporating crunchy sunflower seeds or toasted nuts for an additional layer of flavor and texture.
- Drizzle the prepared dressing over the carrot medley, using a delicate tossing motion to ensure each strand is elegantly coated.
- Allow the salad to rest and marinate in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes, enabling the flavors to meld and intensify.
- Present the salad chilled or at ambient temperature, offering a refreshing and versatile side dish that celebrates the natural sweetness of carrots.
Notes
- Swap mayo-based dressing with Greek yogurt for a healthier, tangier alternative that cuts calories and adds protein.
- Toast sunflower seeds or nuts briefly in a dry skillet to enhance their nutty flavor and create a more complex texture in the salad.
- Adjust honey quantity based on carrot sweetness; taste and balance dressing before mixing to ensure perfect sweet-tangy harmony.
- Make ahead and store in refrigerator for up to 2 days, allowing flavors to develop and meld together for even more delicious results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg