Carrot Salad with Orange, Green Olives, and Green Onions Recipe

Name: Carrot Salad with Orange, Green Olives, and Green Onions
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds carrots, peeled, cut on diagonal into 1/4-inch-thick slices; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon grated orange peel; 1 tablespoon ground coriander; Drizzle of honey (optional); 1 cup drained chopped pitted brine-cured green olives; 1 cup chopped green onions; Orange slices; Fresh Italian parsley sprigs

Servings: persons

3 pounds carrots, peeled, cut on diagonal into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
1 tablespoon ground coriander
Drizzle of honey (optional)
1 cup drained chopped pitted brine-cured green olives
1 cup chopped green onions
Orange slices
Fresh Italian parsley sprigs

1
Cook carrots in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 7 minutes.
2
Drain well.
3
Whisk oil, lemon juice, orange peel, and coriander in large bowl to blend.
4
Add hot carrots and toss to coat.
5
Cool, tossing occasionally.
6
Season with salt and pepper.
7
Drizzle with honey, if desired.
8
Stir in olives and green onions.
9
Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours.
10
(Can be made 1 day ahead.
11
Keep refrigerated.)
12
Stir salad to redistribute dressing.
13
Garnish edges of platter with orange slices and parsley.
14
Mound carrots in center.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 pounds carrots, peeled, cut on diagonal into 1/4-inch-thick slices, 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon grated orange peel, and more.

Yes, Carrot Salad with Orange, Green Olives, and Green Onions falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Carrot Salad with Orange, Green Olives, and Green Onions

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