Nutrition Facts for Carrot salad in sweet sour dressing

Carrot Salad in Sweet Sour Dressing

Brighten up your table with this vibrant Carrot Salad in Sweet Sour Dressing – a refreshing side dish that marries zesty tanginess with natural sweetness. Crisp, freshly grated carrots pair beautifully with plump raisins and a sprinkle of fresh parsley, all coated in a luscious dressing made from olive oil, honey, apple cider vinegar, and a hint of lemon juice. This no-cook recipe is ready in just 15 minutes, making it a perfect quick and healthy accompaniment to any meal. Bursting with flavor and effortless to prepare, this salad is a vegetarian delight that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Whether served fresh or chilled, it’s a versatile side dish that shines at picnics, potlucks, or weeknight dinners.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100
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Prep Time:15 mins
Cook Time:0 mins
Total Time:15 mins
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 4 medium Carrots
  • 0.5 cup Raisins
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Honey
  • 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Peel the carrots and grate them using a box grater or a food processor. Place the grated carrots in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Chop the parsley finely and add it to the bowl with the carrots.

Step 3

Add the raisins to the bowl for a touch of sweetness.

Step 4

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, honey, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to create the sweet sour dressing.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the carrot mixture and toss everything together until well-coated.

Step 6

Let the salad rest for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Serve immediately as a side dish or refrigerate for later use. Enjoy your zesty carrot salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size (449.0g)
Amount per serving % Daily Value*
Calories 677.8
Total Fat 29.0g 0%
Saturated Fat 4.5g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 1391.0mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 108.2g 0%
Dietary Fiber 11.4g 0%
Total Sugars 82.5g
Protein 5.5g 0%
Vitamin D 0IU 0%
Calcium 154.1mg 0%
Iron 3.1mg 0%
Potassium 1558.8mg 0%
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.5%
Protein: 3.1%
Carbs: 60.5%