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Carrot salad with raisins in a glass bowl, with a portion of it on a fork hovering above it. Half and orange and an apple in the background
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5 from 3 votes

Carrot Salad

Carrot Salad is a bright and colorful side dish that tastes refreshing and has a perfectly balanced sweet and tangy flavor. 
Prep Time10 minutes
Resting Time30 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: German
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 1 pound carrots 5-6 large carrots
  • 1 large sweet apple or 2 small apples
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice

For the Dressing:

  • 2 Tbsp orange juice
  • 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp sunflower oil or mild olive oil
  • 1 tsp honey or more
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup raisins

Instructions

  • Peel the carrots and coarsely grate them in a food processor. Peel, core and grate the apple. Add lemon juice to grated apple and mix. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine orange juice, vinegar, oil, honey, salt, and pepper. Stir until combined then add the carrots, apples, and raisins. Stir everything together and adjust seasoning.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 131kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Sodium: 249mg | Potassium: 385mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 12655IU | Vitamin C: 10.3mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 0.6mg