Carrot Salsa Salad Side Dish

Bright, zesty, and delightfully crunchy, this Carrot Salsa Salad Side Dish is a fresh take on your typical side salad. Featuring finely grated carrots, crisp red bell pepper, and a hint of heat from optional jalapeño, this vibrant dish bursts with bold flavors. Tossed with tangy lime juice, aromatic cilantro, and a touch of cumin for a subtle smoky undertone, it’s a quick and healthy recipe that doubles as a side or a topping for tacos and grilled meats. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this colorful salad is perfect for brightening up your plate and adding a dose of wholesome veggies to any meal. With keywords like "easy carrot salad," "healthy side dish," and "fresh salsa salad," you’ll want this refreshing, make-ahead dish on repeat!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 medium carrots
• 0.5 cup fresh cilantro
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 0.25 cup red onion
• 1 large lime
• 1 small jalapeño (optional, for heat)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cumin

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Finely chop the fresh cilantro and add it to the bowl with the carrots.

Step 3

Dice the red bell pepper into small pieces and add to the mixing bowl.

Step 4

Finely dice the red onion (adjust the amount to taste) and mix it in with the other vegetables.

Step 5

If using, finely chop the jalapeño, removing seeds for less heat, and add it to the bowl.

Step 6

Zest the lime and then cut it in half. Squeeze the juice into the bowl, making sure not to include any seeds.

Step 7

Drizzle olive oil over the mixture and sprinkle in the salt, black pepper, and ground cumin.

Step 8

Stir everything together until all the vegetables are well coated and combined.

Step 9

Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning, adding more lime juice, salt, or pepper if desired.

Step 10

Cover and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(557.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	446.8

Total Fat 29.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1375.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 46.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.6g	0%
Total Sugars 20.4g
Protein 5.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 145.9mg	0%
Iron 2.9mg	0%
Potassium 1333.7mg	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: 56.4%

Protein: 4.3%

Carbs: 39.3%