Simple fresh carrot salads: what to cook for every day (+ bonus video)

Carrots are not only one of the most popular root vegetables, but also an extremely healthy vegetable rich in vitamins and minerals. One option for using fresh carrots is to make delicious and refreshing salads. We at joy-pup offer several fresh carrot salad recipes.

Bonus video of carrot salad recipe

Carrot-orange salad with mint and nuts

Ingredients:

• 2 medium fresh carrots
• 2 oranges
• 1/4 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or almonds)
• Fresh mint (to taste)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste

Step by step preparation:

• Peel the carrots and cut them into thin strips or grate on a coarse grater.
• Pour hot water over oranges, then pat dry. Remove the zest from one orange and remove the segments from both. Remove the skin and cut the slices into small pieces.
• Toss carrots, oranges, and chopped nuts in a large bowl.
• Prepare the dressing by mixing olive oil, fresh lemon juice, salt and pepper. Pour dressing over salad and mix well.
• Sprinkle the salad with fresh mint leaves before serving. Serve chilled.

Carrot salad with cilantro and sesame seeds

Ingredients:

• 3 medium fresh carrots
• 2 tablespoons cilantro (finely chopped)
• 1 tablespoon roasted sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Step by step preparation:

• Cut carrots into thin slices or grate on a coarse grater.
• In a bowl, mix finely chopped cilantro and toasted sesame seeds.
• Prepare the dressing by combining rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey (if using), and vegetable oil.
• Pour the dressing over the carrots and cilantro, mix well.
• Serve the salad immediately or leave it in the refrigerator to chill before serving.

Carrot and apple salad with walnuts

Ingredients:

• 2 medium fresh carrots
• 2 sour apples
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
• 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Step by step preparation:

• Grate the carrots on a coarse grater.
• Cut apples into small cubes.
• In a large bowl, combine carrots, apples and chopped walnuts.
• Make the dressing by mixing Greek yogurt, honey and fresh lemon juice.
• Pour dressing over salad and mix well.
• Leave the salad in the refrigerator for a few minutes before serving.

Carrot and pineapple salad with ginger

Ingredients:

• 2 medium fresh carrots
• 1 fresh pineapple
• 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/4 cup chopped cashews

Step by step preparation:

• Grate the carrots on a coarse grater or cut into thin slices.
• Cut the pineapple into small pieces.
• In a large bowl, mix carrots and pineapple.
• Prepare the dressing by combining grated ginger, rice vinegar and honey.
• Pour dressing over salad and mix well.
• Sprinkle the salad with chopped cashews before serving.

To be continued…