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    Shredded Carrot Salad with Apple and Lime

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    Shredded Carrot Salad with Apple and Lime has a touch of honey, and poppy green parsley to make for a fresh, healthy side dish.


    I was introduced to shredded carrot salad when I worked at Martha Stewart. Most days in the test kitchen, everyone would just pull out any extra ingredients they weren't using for recipe testing, and make something for lunch. We would all share what we made in a work-pot-luck sort of way, to make some kind of lunch. (Truth be told there was always opportunity for constant eating in the test kitchen, so we didn't go hungry!!).

    Shredded Carrot Salad with Apples and Lime in lime green bowl on turquoise placemat - close crop

    One day, with a lack of greens in the fridges for a fresh salad, my coworker pulled out some carrots and whipped up a quick salad with a splash of lime and olive oil. She added some golden raisins for sweetness and a handful of chopped parsley.

    I loved it!! It was sweet, acidic, healthy and crunchy. It became my go-to fresh bite when there wasn't much in the kitchen (or at home in my own fridge). I always seem to have half a bag of carrots in the drawer!

    Shredded Carrot Salad with Apple and Lime in blue bowl with spoon on green background

    I've made it with a lemon dressing or lime. Whatever I have around. I add raisins, currents, or other dried fruit for a little chew and sweetness. For this version I wanted a less sweet pop and some added crunch so I used fresh apple. I love the flavor combo.

    Your dinner will be happier with a side of shredded carrot salad with crunchy apple and fresh lime!

    A little honey and salt balance out the dressing and bring the flavors out. Parsley adds a salad-y punch of green, but I've also tried it with cilantro or chopped arugula and it works.

    Grater

    For shredding these grand carrots, I simply use a box grater. I like this one  from Oxo. I like that the grating holes are close together (and the little catch-all box is a good bonus)
    If you're making a larger batch you can also whirl them up on a food processor with the grating attachment.

    This pairs so well with most dinners! A little grilled chicken, or any protein. A sandwich, and even soup are happier with a side of shredded carrot salad. I've even thrown a big spoonful into a green salad and tossed it all together. Delish!

    Tell me what you serve this quick dish with.

    Shredded Carrot Salad recipe image in green bowl

    Shredded Carrot Salad with Apple and Lime

    Tara Teaspoon
    Shredded Carrot Salad with Apple and Lime has a touch of honey, and poppy green parsley to make for a fresh, healthy side dish.
    4.29 from 7 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course Salad
    Cuisine American
    Servings 14 Servings
    Calories 215 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 tablespoon fresh lime juice
    • 1½ teaspoon honey
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
    • ¾ lb carrots peeled, trimmed and shredded
    • ½ tart green apple cored and cut into ¼-inch dice
    • 2 tablespoon fresh flat-leaf parsley chopped

    Instructions
     

    • For dressing, in a medium bowl, whisk together juice, hone and salt. Drizzle in oil, whisking constantly, until combined well; set aside.
    • In a medium bowl, combine carrot, apple and parsley. Toss with dressing and serve.

    Notes

    Can be made ahead. Cover and refrigerate up to 12 hrs.
    This pairs so well with most dinners! A little grilled chicken, or any protein. A sandwich, and even soup are happier with a side of shredded carrot salad. I've even thrown a big spoonful into a green salad and tossed it all together. Delish!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 215kcalFat: 18.5g
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    Recipe Tara Teaspoon. , Photographs Kate Sears, Food Stylist Sally Jo O'Brien, Prop Stylist Anna Beckman, Originally published LHJ 09/08

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    Filed Under: Dressing Recipes, Healthy + Diet, Salads, Side Dishes Tagged With: carrot, carrot apple salad, healthy, salad, side, Side Dish

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    1. Mary Bench says

      May 07, 2019 at 10:52 am

      Such a fresh salad!

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