The Best Healthy Carrot Salad Recipe

Name: The Best Healthy Carrot Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Ingredients; 21/2 cups chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 21/2 cups peeled and coarsely shredded carrots; 11/4 cup cooked and cooled quinoa; 1/2 cup raisins; Cilantro-Almond Dressing; 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted (divided); 1 packed cup cilantro leaves and stems; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon sweet smoked paprika; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; sea salt and freshly ground pepper

Servings: persons

Ingredients
21/2 cups chickpeas, drained and rinsed
21/2 cups peeled and coarsely shredded carrots
11/4 cup cooked and cooled quinoa
1/2 cup raisins
Cilantro-Almond Dressing
1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted (divided)
1 packed cup cilantro leaves and stems
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon sweet smoked paprika
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
sea salt and freshly ground pepper

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Instructions
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Spray a large skillet with olive oil, add the almonds and toast over moderate heat, stirring, until golden, about 5 minutes. Let cool.
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Make the dressing: In a food processor, combine the lemon juice with the minced garlic and let stand for 15 minutes. Transfer half of the toasted almonds to the food processor. Add the cilantro, cumin, smoked paprika and cayenne pepper and pulse until chopped. Add the olive oil and process to a chunky paste. Season with salt and pepper; transfer to a large bowl. Add the chickpeas and carrots and toss. Garnish with the remaining almonds and serve.
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If you want to make the carrot salad ahead of time, it can be refrigerated overnight. Garnish with the toasted almonds just before serving.

1352

kcal

Calories

Fat

217

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Ingredients, 21/2 cups chickpeas, drained and rinsed, 21/2 cups peeled and coarsely shredded carrots, 11/4 cup cooked and cooled quinoa, and more.

Yes, The Best Healthy Carrot Salad 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.

The Best Healthy Carrot Salad

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