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German Carrot Salad (Karottensalat)
This simple, flavorful and vibrantly colorful carrot salad combines the natural sweetness of fresh carrots and corn with a sweet and tangy honey mustard vinaigrette. It's light and refreshing and makes a perfect starter salad or side dish with your favorite proteins.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 178 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
German
Ingredients
- 3 large carrots , peeled and grated (use the julienne side of a box grater, a mandolin slicer, or food processor)
- 1/2 cup yellow corn
- 2 tablespoons finely minced yellow onion
- For the Honey Mustard Vinaigrette:
- 2 tablespoons sunflower oil (or neutral-flavored oil of choice)
- 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey (vegan: use agave or brown rice syrup)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Combine the carrots, corn, onion and parsley (if using) in a medium bowl. To make the vinaigrette, whisk the ingredients together until emulsified. Taste and adjust as desired. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and stir to thoroughly combine. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours before serving, stirring at least twice to redistribute the vinaigrette. For best results, let the carrot salad sit at room temp for 10-15 minutes before serving. Can be served cold or at room temp.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
178kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Sodium
629mg
(26%)
Potassium
238mg
(7%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
7729IU
(155%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
22mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 178
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 178kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Sodium | 629mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 238mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 7729IU | 155% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.