Description
A refreshing and vibrant Spring Carrot Salad featuring shredded carrots, crisp radishes, fresh herbs, creamy feta, and toasted sunflower seeds, all tossed in a tangy lemon-honey dressing. Perfect as a healthy side dish for any Mediterranean-inspired meal or a light vegetarian option.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients
- 4 cups shredded carrots (about 5–6 medium carrots)
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced radishes
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons toasted sunflower seeds
Dressing Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine the Vegetables and Herbs: In a large bowl, add the shredded carrots, thinly sliced radishes, chopped fresh parsley, chopped fresh dill, crumbled feta cheese, and toasted sunflower seeds, gently mixing them together to create the salad base.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is well emulsified and smooth.
- Toss the Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to ensure every component is evenly coated with the flavorful dressing.
- Let Flavors Meld: Allow the salad to sit for 5 to 10 minutes so the flavors can blend beautifully before serving.
- Serve: Enjoy the salad chilled or at room temperature as a fresh, healthy side dish.
Notes
- This salad can be made a few hours ahead and stored in the fridge to save time.
- For a vegan version, omit the feta cheese or substitute with a plant-based alternative.
- Add thinly sliced cucumber or a handful of arugula for added freshness and flavor variations.
- 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: 280mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
