Description
This Mediterranean Carrot Salad is a refreshing side dish full of bright lemon, crunchy carrots, creamy feta, and briny olives. It’s the perfect healthy salad recipe for lunch prep, picnics, or Mediterranean-inspired dinners.
Ingredients
2 cups carrots, shredded or julienned
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
1⁄4 teaspoon salt
1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
1⁄3 cup feta cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons fresh parsley or mint, chopped
1⁄4 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
Instructions
1. Peel and shred or julienne the carrots. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
3. Pour the dressing over the carrots and toss to combine. Let sit for 10 minutes.
4. Fold in the crumbled feta, fresh herbs, and olives. Toss gently.
5. Serve immediately or refrigerate for a few hours to enhance the flavor.
Notes
Use rainbow carrots for a colorful twist.
Let the salad rest before serving for better flavor infusion.
Fresh herbs like parsley or mint make a big difference in taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg