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Carrot salad is a simple side with fresh herbs tossed in a light honey-citrus dressing that’s full of flavor and perfect any time of year.

Flavor: This carrot ribbon salad is fresh, sweet, and tangy, with a bright, herby crunch.
Budget Tip: Use dried herbs from the pantry instead of buying fresh herbs. Check our easy guide on how to replace fresh for dry herbs!
Swaps: Honey can be swapped for maple syrup, and Dijon can be swapped for yellow mustard.
Prep Note: Marinate for at least an hour or overnight for the best flavor.

Ingredient Tips for Carrot Salad

Carrots: Use orange carrots, rainbow carrots, or choose a combination of all for a more dramatic-looking dish. Make sure they’re firm for the best flavor. Carrots can be grated or shredded using a box grater or spiralized for a whole new look. Save time and grab a bag of pre-shedded carrots!
Dressing: Sweet and tangy, the dressing is what makes this carrot salad recipe shine. Oil, vinegar, honey, lemon juice, and a dash of Dijon are the basics. Experiment with different kinds of mustard, vinegar, or swap out the honey for maple syrup.
Herbs: Fresh parsley and dill add delicate flavors, aromas, and pops of color to carrot salad. Parsley and thyme are another good combination for those who don’t care for dill. If using dried herbs, they should be added to the dressing so they have time to rehydrate.

Fresh Twist!

A sprinkle of goat cheese or blue cheese crumbles just before serving adds a tart, creamy flavor.
Olive oil can be used in place of vegetable oil.
Dried cranberries and pistachios give carrot salad a festive look; raisins and currants can be used as well.

ribbon carrots and sauce in dish to make Herbed Carrot Salad

creating carrot ribbons with carrots to make Herbed Carrot Salad

How to Make Carrot Salad

Whisk dressing ingredients and set aside.
Peel carrots into ribbons and marinate with the dressing.
Toss raw carrot salad with freshly minced herbs just before serving.

How to Plate and Preserve

Carrot salad has a unique flavor, so it pairs well with robust dishes like roasted balsamic chicken or pan-fried fish.
Store herbed carrot salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Drain and stir before using.

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Carrot Salad

Fresh and flavorful carrot salad is crisp and colorful, perfect as a side dish or topped with chicken for a simple entrée.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Chill Time 1 hour

Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes

▢ 3 large carrots about 1 pound
▢ 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
▢ 1 tablespoon fresh dill chopped

Dressing

▢ 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
▢ 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
▢ 1 ½ teaspoons honey or to taste
▢ 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
▢ 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
▢ salt to taste
▢ pepper to taste

To a small bowl, add oil, lemon juice, honey, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, along with salt and pepper to taste. Whisk well and set aside.
Peel carrots and cut into thin ribbons using the vegetable peeler.
Toss carrots with the dressing and marinate at least one hour or overnight.
Toss with fresh parsley and dill just before serving.

If using dried herbs, use 1 teaspoon of parsley and 1/2 teaspoon of dried dill and add to the dressing. Dried herbs should be added to the dressing so they can rehydrate.
This recipe works with spiralizing carrots, too, but we prefer the delicate texture of peeling with a vegetable peeler. Prep carrots a few days ahead of time and store them in cold water in the fridge (they’re fun for snacking too!).
You can substitute another sweet/tart dressing of your choice.
You’ll likely have some cores or some bits that are too small to peel. Snack on them or chop them and add them to soups or casseroles.

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

Course Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine American

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About the author

Holly Nilsson is the creator of Spend With Pennies, where she creates easy, comforting recipes made for real life. With a passion for nostalgic flavors and simplified techniques, Holly helps busy home cooks create delicious meals that always work. She is also the author of “Everyday Comfort,” which promises to inspire even more hearty, home-cooked meals.
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