Holiday Carrot Salad

Bring vibrant colors and festive flavors to your table with this Holiday Carrot Salad, a refreshing and nutritious dish perfect for any seasonal gathering. Featuring tender, freshly grated carrots paired with bursts of sweetness from raisins and dried cranberries, and the satisfying crunch of toasted pecans, this salad is as delightful to look at as it is to eat. A zesty dressing made with orange juice, honey, and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg ties the dish together, creating a harmonious balance of tangy, sweet, and earthy flavors. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a pop of color and herbaceous twist, this no-cook salad comes together in just 15 minutes and can be made ahead—perfect for entertaining or busy holiday schedules. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a versatile side dish that’s sure to wow your guests.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 medium carrots
• 0.5 cup raisins
• 0.5 cup dried cranberries
• 0.5 cup toasted pecans
• 3 tablespoons orange juice
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 0.25 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.125 teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 0.125 teaspoons salt
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the raisins, dried cranberries, and toasted pecans to the bowl with the carrots. Toss gently to combine.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, honey, olive oil, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt to create the dressing.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the carrot mixture and toss well to ensure everything is evenly coated.

Step 5

Chop the fresh parsley finely and sprinkle it over the salad. Toss lightly once more.

Step 6

Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Serve chilled or at room temperature, garnished with additional parsley or a sprinkle of toasted pecans if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(590.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1374.3

Total Fat 70.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 530.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 190.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.0g	0%
Total Sugars 152.1g
Protein 11.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 205.9mg	0%
Iron 4.6mg	0%
Potassium 1879.2mg	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: 43.9%

Protein: 3.1%

Carbs: 53.0%