Carrot Raisin Salad Recipe
Turn a bunch of inexpensive, healthy carrots into a delicious carrot raisin salad! It's so convenient, and tastes fresh and full of flavor.
Servings: 4
Calories: 218kcal
Ingredients
CARROT SALAD
- 1 lb (450 grams) carrots, peeled and grated
- ½ cup (70 grams) raisins (or sultanas)
DRESSING
- 3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 ½ tablespoon apple cider vinegar orlemon juice (½ lemon)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 small garlic clove, pressed or grated
- ¼ teaspoon fine salt, plus more to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Peel and grate the carrot use a box grater or the shredder attachment of food processor.
- Place the shredded carrots and the raisins in a salad bowl.
- Put the dressing ingredients in a jar (I use ¼ heaped teaspoon of fine salt) with a lid and shake vigorously until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad, toss well to coat.
- Serve, or if time allows, let it rest in the fridge or at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before serving to let flavors mingle together. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition facts: The nutrition values are for one serving and are based on an online nutrition calculator. These are estimates only and should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice. Please see my disclosure policies.
Nutrition
Calories: 218kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 381mg | Potassium: 498mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 18848IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 1mg