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Carrot Salad

Colorful Carrot Salad Recipe

Crunchy, sweet and zippy, this non-mayo Colorful Carrot Salad Recipe will be your new favorite summer side dish!

Course Salad
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 315 kcal
Author Lauren Brennan

Ingredients

  • 6 whole colorful carrots purchased from Trader Joes
  • 1/2 cup toasted slivered almonds
  • 3 scallions finely sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped

for the dressing:

  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • salt & pepper to taste
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Instructions

  1. Peel and finely slice carrots, using a mandoline slicer. Place into a large bowl. Add in almonds, scallions, and parsley. Set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together dijon mustard, vinegar, sugar, oil, and salt & pepper.  Pour over salad ingredients and toss to coat. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 3 hours. 
  3. If you'd like to make this in advance and store chilled for longer than 3 hours, omit the almonds and then toss once ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts
Colorful Carrot Salad Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 315 Calories from Fat 252
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28g 43%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Sodium 394mg 16%
Potassium 398mg 11%
Total Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Sugars 9g
Protein 2g 4%
Vitamin A 313.8%
Vitamin C 14.6%
Calcium 4.8%
Iron 4.6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.