Easy Raw Carrot Salad
This quick and easy Raw Carrot Salad with a lemon honey vinaigrette is a standard fare in French cuisine. This recipe features mint and raisins, making it a flavorsome yet simple side dish that can be enjoyed all year round. Raw carrots make this salad a delicious sweet-and-savory addition to dinners, BBQs, and potlucks.
Why you’ll love my raw carrot salad recipe
Unlike many who followed the raw carrot salad on TikTok, I discovered this easy side salad when I moved to New Zealand. Kiwis love adding sweet ingredients to savory dishes and this raw carrot salad made with raisins and fresh mint is a perfect example of that. Here are some other raw salad benefits:
- Similar to my Italian mixed salad, this quick and easy side is ready in 15 minutes.
- You’ll only need 6 staple ingredients.
- Similar to my roasted beetroot salad, this side is excellent for meal prep as you can make it well in advance.
Give this quick and easy recipe a go and I look forward to seeing your #rawcarrotsalad on Instagram or TikTok soon!
Ingredients
- Carrots – Medium or large peeled and grated carrots work best for this salad. You can also use rainbow carrots to add a splash of color to this side dish.
- Raisins – You can use raisins or sultanas for this recipe. You can also omit them for a healthier option.
- Mint – This raw carrot salad is made with fresh finely chopped mint leaves but you can substitute it with fresh lemon balm.
- Lemon – You need the juice and zest of one medium to large-sized lemon. Wash it thoroughly before zesting it. You can substitute the juice with apple cider vinegar.
- Olive oil – I recommend extra virgin olive oil for the dressing.
- Honey – Drizzly mild honey such as clover honey works best. You can also substitute the honey with maple syrup, brown sugar, or agave nectar.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Variations
Customize this recipe by adding the following ingredients to add additional texture and flavor:
- Shredded raw beetroot
- Toasted shredded coconut
- Chopped nuts such as almond slivers, walnuts or pinenuts
- Toasted seeds including pumpkin or sunflowers seeds
- Chopped chives or scallions
- Crumbled feta cheese
- Orange segments
- Cumin, ginger, and cayenne pepper for a Moroccan twist
FAQ
Store this raw salad in an airtight container in the fridge.
This carrot salad stores for up to 5 days in the fridge.
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Easy Raw Carrot Salad
Ingredients
- 4 carrots medium
- 1/3 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup mint leaves
Dressing
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp ground pepper
Instructions
- Wash and dry the 4 carrots. Using a vegetable peeler or a sharp knife, remove the outer skin of the carrots. Grate the carrots using a box grater or a food processor with a grating attachment.4 carrots
- Remove the 1/2 cup mint leaves from the stems. Wash and dry them in a kitchen towel. Roll them up and finely slice them into narrow strips using a sharp knife.1/2 cup mint leaves
- In a medium mixing bowl, add the grated carrots, 1/3 cup raisins, and chopped mint leaves.1/3 cup raisins
- To prepare the dressing, combine the 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1/2 tsp lemon zest, and 1 tbsp honey. Whisk everything thoroughly for 2-3 minutes until the olive and lemon juice starts to emulsify and the honey has fully dissolved in the dressing. Season to taste with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp ground pepper.2 tbsp lemon juice, 1/2 tsp lemon zest, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp honey, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/8 tsp ground pepper
- Gently toss the carrots, raisins, and mint with the dressing until well combined. Let the raw carrot salad sit for 1-2 hours to allow the flavors to mingle and the carrots to soften slightly.
- Garnish with freshly chopped mint leaves to add a burst of freshness and color.
