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Sweet & Crunchy Carrot Salad
4.9 from 36 votes

Sweet & Crunchy Carrot Salad

This Carrot Salad is quick and easy to prepare, and makes the perfect recipe to bring to a potluck. I love the addition of raisins and crunchy pecans!

Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 177 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Vegan

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon brown mustard spicy
  • 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup (or honey)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt fine sea salt
  • black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 pound carrot peeled and shredded (about 4 heaping cups
  • 2 green onions , chopped (light green and white parts)
  • 1 handful parsley chopped (about 1/4 cup packed, fresh
  • 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
  • 1/2 cup pecans , roughly chopped (optional)

Instructions

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  1. In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, maple syrup, salt, and about 5 grinds of black pepper. Stir well.
  2. Add in the shredded carrots, green onions, and parsley, and gently toss everything together, to make sure the dressing coats all of the vegetables evenly. Taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking. You can add extra lemon juice if you want a more tart flavor, or a little more salt to punch up the flavor.
  3. Stir in the raisins and pecans, if using, and serve. If you don't plan on serving this salad right away, don't add the pecans because they will get softer in the fridge. Add the pecans right before serving if you make this in advance.
  4. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Notes

  • I use maple syrup in this recipe to keep it vegan, but feel free to use honey if you prefer.

Nutrition Information

Calories 177kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 163mg (7%) Potassium 394mg (8%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 12726IU (255%) Vitamin C 9mg (10%) Calcium 41mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 177

% Daily Value*

Calories 177kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 163mg 7%
Potassium 394mg 8%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 12726IU 255%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 41mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.