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Carrot Salad

Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 0 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 8 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Calories: 126kcal
Author: Jessica Gavin
Making a carrot salad can be a great choice if you're looking for a healthy side dish that's quick and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

Salad
  • 1 pound (454 g) carrots
  • ½ cup (71 g) raisins , or golden raisins
  • ¼ cup (30 g) chopped pecans, optional
Dressing
  • ¼ cup (54 g) mayonnaise, or plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 ½ teaspoons (7.5 ml) lemon juice
  • 1 ½ teaspoons (7.5 ml) honey
  • ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Shred the Carrots - Rinse and dry the carrots. Peel, then shred or julienne into thin pieces. Transfer to a large bowl.
  • Make the Dressing - In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper. Season to taste.
  • Assemble the Salad - Add the raisins to the bowl of carrots. Drizzle the dressing over the carrots and toss to combine.
  • To Serve - Garnish with pecans, if using, and black pepper.

Notes

  • Recipe Yield: About 4 Cups
  • Serving Size: 1/2 cup
  • Using Pre-Shredded Carrots: You'll need 4 cups for the recipe.
  • Nut Options: Use walnuts, sliced almonds, or pistachios.
  • Storing: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.

Nutrition

Calories: 126kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 159mg | Potassium: 274mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 9479IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg
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