Description
This vibrant carrot salad combines crunchy carrots with a zesty dressing, creating a colorful dish that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- Key Ingredients:
- 4 medium fresh carrots, peeled and grated
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- ### Instructions:
- 1. Prep Your Carrots:
- Wash the carrots thoroughly under cold water.
- Peel and grate them into thin matchsticks or use a box grater.
- 2. Whisk Together Dressing:
- In a small bowl, combine lemon juice, olive oil, honey or maple syrup, salt, and pepper.
- Whisk until well blended.
- 3. Combine Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, toss the grated carrots with dried cranberries.
- Drizzle the dressing over the mixture and stir until everything is fully coated.
- 4. Chill (Optional):
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes to meld flavors.
- 5. Serve:
- Toss again before serving and transfer to plates or a colorful serving dish.
- 6. Enjoy!
- Serve immediately or let it sit out at room temperature during your gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg