The best carrot salad
The best carrot salad is a easy French recipe that serves 4. 80 calories per serving. Recipe by Downshiftology on YouTube.
Prep: 20 min | Cook: PT0M | Total: 30 min
Cost: $1.84 total, $0.46 per serving
Ingredients
- 4 medium Carrots (peeled and grated)
- 2 stalks Green Onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley (roughly chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tablespoon Honey (prefer raw honey)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard (smooth Dijon)
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cumin (freshly ground if possible)
- 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
Grate the Carrots
Peel the carrots and grate them using the large‑hole side of a box grater into a large mixing bowl.
Time: PT5M
Slice Green Onion
Trim the root ends, slice the green onion thinly on a diagonal, and add to the bowl with the carrots.
Time: PT2M
Chop Parsley
Roughly chop fresh parsley leaves and stems and add to the bowl.
Time: PT2M
Prepare the Dressing
In a small bowl whisk together lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, ground cumin, sea salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Time: PT3M
Combine and Toss
Pour the dressing over the carrot mixture and toss thoroughly until every shred is evenly coated.
Time: PT3M
Rest for Flavor
Let the salad sit at room temperature for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, then give it a quick final toss before serving.
Time: PT5M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 80
- Protein
- 1 g
- Carbohydrates
- 15 g
- Fat
- 0 g
- Fiber
- 3 g
Dietary info: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Allergens: Honey, Mustard
Last updated: April 19, 2026






