Description
Ree Drummond’s Pioneer Woman Carrot Salad brings zesty Mediterranean flair to classic comfort cuisine. Crisp carrots dance with tangy herbs and creamy dressing, creating a refreshing side dish you’ll crave at every meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) carrots, peeled
- 1 red apple, shredded
Dried Fruits and Nuts:
- ½ cup raisins
- ½ cup chopped toasted pecans
Dressing and Seasonings:
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons coarse-grain Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing vessel, vigorously blend mayonnaise, dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, golden honey, kosher salt, and freshly cracked black pepper until the mixture transforms into a silky, harmonious emulsion.
- Incorporate freshly grated carrots, crisp diced apples, golden-toasted pecans, plump raisins, and finely chopped parsley into the creamy dressing, ensuring each ingredient is thoroughly integrated.
- Gently fold and toss the salad components, allowing the vibrant dressing to envelop and enhance the medley of textures and flavors, creating a balanced and refreshing dish.
- For optimal taste and texture, serve the carrot slaw immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours, letting the flavors meld and intensify before presenting the delightful side dish.
Notes
- Raisins pop with natural sweetness, creating delightful bursts throughout each bite.
- Chopped parsley sprinkles fresh green color and adds bright herbal notes to the salad.
- Homemade dressing elevates simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality side dish.
- Grated apples merge seamlessly with crisp carrots, delivering a perfectly balanced sweet-tangy flavor.
- Toasted pecans contribute warm, nutty depth that transforms the entire salad experience.
- Refrigerating overnight allows flavors to develop and intensify, making meal prep a breeze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 264 kcal
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 206 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg