Coconut Carrot Salad

Bright, zesty, and irresistibly refreshing, this Coconut Carrot Salad is a vibrant side dish packed with flavor and texture. Featuring crisp grated carrots, nutty toasted coconut, and fragrant fresh cilantro, this recipe is tied together with a tangy lime dressing sweetened with a touch of honey. With its perfect balance of sweet, savory, and citrusy notes, this no-cook salad comes together in just 15 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights or as a quick addition to your meal prep routine. Serve it chilled for a cooling accompaniment to spicy dishes or enjoy it on its own as a light, guilt-free snack. Gluten-free, vegetarian, and easily customizable, this tropical-inspired salad is a wholesome, crowd-pleasing option you'll want to make again and again.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 medium carrots
• 0.5 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
• 1 medium lime
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Toast the shredded coconut in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until it turns golden brown. Remove from the heat and let it cool.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Zest and juice the lime. Add both the zest and juice to a small bowl for the dressing.

Step 5

In the small bowl with the lime juice, whisk together olive oil, honey, salt, black pepper, and chili flakes if using.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the carrot mixture and toss everything until well combined.

Step 7

Gently fold in the toasted coconut, ensuring it's evenly distributed throughout the salad.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more lime juice or salt if needed.

Step 9

Serve immediately or allow the salad to chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to enhance the flavors. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(416.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	685.3

Total Fat 56.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 28.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1385.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 49.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.5g	0%
Total Sugars 22.7g
Protein 6.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 127.0mg	0%
Iron 3.3mg	0%
Potassium 1201.8mg	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: 69.3%

Protein: 3.4%

Carbs: 27.3%