Carrot Sweet Pepper Salad
Brighten up your table with this vibrant Carrot Sweet Pepper Salad—a refreshing medley of crisp grated carrots and sweet bell pepper strips, tossed in a zesty honey-lemon dressing. This easy, no-cook recipe comes together in just 15 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or as a quick side dish for barbecues and picnics. Fresh parsley adds an herby aroma, while optional sunflower seeds deliver a delightful crunch. Packed with color, flavor, and wholesome ingredients, this healthy salad is as beautiful as it is delicious. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a light and satisfying addition to any meal.
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Ingredients
- 3 medium Carrots
- 2 medium Sweet bell peppers (red, yellow, or orange)
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) Parsley
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Sunflower seeds (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Wash and peel the carrots, then grate them using a medium or large grater. Place the grated carrots into a large mixing bowl.
Step 2
Wash the sweet bell peppers, remove the stems and seeds, and thinly slice them into strips. Add them to the mixing bowl with the grated carrots.
Step 3
Finely chop the parsley and sprinkle it over the vegetables in the bowl.
Step 4
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Step 5
Pour the dressing over the carrot and sweet pepper mixture, tossing gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Step 6
If using sunflower seeds, sprinkle them over the salad for a delightful crunch.
Step 7
Transfer the salad to a serving bowl or plate and let it marinate for 5-10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Step 8
Serve chilled or at room temperature and enjoy this bright, healthy salad!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (546.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 671.1 |
| Total Fat 52.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 7.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.2g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1328.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 46.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 13.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 26.5g | |
| Protein 8.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 110.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 3.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1369.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories