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In this simple carrot salad, crisp matchstick carrots, walnuts and sweet craisins come together to make a fresh and vibrant salad with wonderful flavors and textures. Finish with a light lemon vinaigrette for an incredible side dish!
From savory to sweet, carrots add such deliciousness to recipes. They provide flavor, texture and nutrition. Some of our favorite recipes with carrots are Carrot Soup, Carrot Cake Roll and these wonderful classic Glazed Carrots.
Looking for a light, bright dish that goes with everything? Give this carrot salad a try! It’s made with simple, nourishing ingredients and it’s fantastic for springtime, but it’s actually great to enjoy all year round. It only takes 20 minutes to prepare, and it’s also really tasty chilled, making it perfect to prep ahead of time! It’s my go-to for bringing to any potluck or get-together!
Trust me when I say that you’ve got to make this recipe! It’s a crowd-pleaser that will make everyone ask for a second helping. It’s also versatile enough to pair with so many main dishes! Try it as a side dish paired with honey-glazed ham, air fried chicken or even salmon.
This carrot salad recipe comes together with wholesome, fresh ingredients that taste great! The dressing is the perfect finishing touch to really make this dish shine! Check out the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact measurements.
Julienning the carrots is the most time-consuming part of throwing this together. It’s really quite simple, though, and so worth it.
This carrot salad is amazing as-is, but it’s super versatile, so you can easily change it up. Here are some tips and ideas on how you can make it your own!
We highly recommend julienning your own carrots. Do not use a bag of pre-cut carrots from the store. You want this salad filled with sweet, crunchy carrots, and bagged ones are often dry and flavorless.
You can julienne the carrots with a julienne peeler or a knife. Julienne peelers are cheap and efficient, you can prep a whole bunch of carrots in just minutes! If using a knife, cut peeled carrots into chunks and cut lengthwise into thin matchsticks.
One of the best things about this salad is how easy it is to make ahead and it keeps for so long in the refrigerator. This makes for a great meal prep option!
If you love the fresh taste of fruit and vegetable salads like me, you’re sure to enjoy these tried and true favorites. I have everything from savory pasta salads to creamy, sweet salads. The hardest part is picking which one to try first!
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Prepare the carrots by washing and julienning them (thin matchstick cut). Toss the carrots into a bowl with the walnuts and craisins.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, mustard, thyme, salt and pepper.
Pour the dressing over the carrot mixture and toss to coat. Serve immediately, or cover and place in the fridge for a few hours to allow the flavors to develop and soak into the carrots.
Calories: 183kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 468mgPotassium: 325mgFiber: 4gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 12668IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 1mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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