Carrot Salad with Orange, Green Olives, and Green Onions

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
53%
Carrot Salad with Orange, Green Olives, and Green Onions
45 min.
16
83kcal

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Welcome to a refreshing and vibrant dish that is not only a feast for the eyes but also a delight for the palate! This Carrot Salad with Orange, Green Olives, and Green Onions is a versatile and healthy addition to any meal, making it perfect as a side dish, antipasti, starter, or even a light snack. Packed with vibrant flavors, this salad features the sweetness of crisp-tender carrots, the zesty brightness of fresh orange, and the briny kick from green olives, all harmoniously combined to create an unforgettable taste experience.

With a health score of 53 and only 83 calories per serving, this dish caters to a variety of dietary preferences, being vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free. It's not only a guilt-free option but also an excellent choice for those looking to incorporate more vegetables into their diet. The dressing, a delightful blend of extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and flavor-packed ground coriander, beautifully elevates the dish, ensuring each bite is bursting with flavor.

Prepare this salad ahead of time—you can make it a day in advance! With its vivid colors and enticing aroma, garnished with fresh orange slices and parsley, this beautiful carrot salad will undoubtedly impress your guests at any gathering. So roll up your sleeves and embark on a culinary adventure that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • pounds carrots peeled
  • cup spring onion chopped
  • tablespoon ground coriander 
  • 0.3 cup juice of lemon fresh
  • cup oil-cured olives green pitted drained chopped
  • 0.3 cup olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • slices cranberry-orange relish 
  • tablespoon orange zest grated
  • 16 servings parsley fresh italian

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk
  • pot

Directions

  1. Cook carrots in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 7 minutes.
  2. Drain well.
  3. Whisk oil, lemon juice, orange peel, and coriander in large bowl to blend.
  4. Add hot carrots and toss to coat. Cool, tossing occasionally. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Drizzle with honey, if desired. Stir in olives and green onions. Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated.)
  6. Stir salad to redistribute dressing.
  7. Garnish edges of platter with orange slices and parsley. Mound carrots in center.

Nutrition Facts

Calories83kcal
Protein5.3%
Fat50.48%
Carbs44.22%

Properties

Glycemic Index
9.58
Glycemic Load
2.87
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
12.783043546521%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.19mg
Hesperetin
0.79mg
Naringenin
0.19mg
Apigenin
8.62mg
Luteolin
0.19mg
Kaempferol
0.35mg
Myricetin
0.63mg
Quercetin
0.88mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:82.92kcal
4.15%
Fat:4.98g
7.66%
Saturated Fat:0.68g
4.23%
Carbohydrates:9.82g
3.27%
Net Carbohydrates:6.66g
2.42%
Sugar:4.43g
4.93%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:193.77mg
8.42%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.18g
2.35%
Vitamin A:14644.42IU
292.89%
Vitamin K:91.91µg
87.54%
Vitamin C:14.03mg
17.01%
Fiber:3.16g
12.63%
Vitamin E:1.44mg
9.61%
Potassium:325.41mg
9.3%
Manganese:0.14mg
7.23%
Folate:27.63µg
6.91%
Vitamin B6:0.13mg
6.52%
Vitamin B3:0.96mg
4.79%
Calcium:45.91mg
4.59%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.51%
Iron:0.71mg
3.97%
Magnesium:15.81mg
3.95%
Phosphorus:36.52mg
3.65%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.59%
Copper:0.06mg
3.2%
Vitamin B5:0.26mg
2.64%
Zinc:0.29mg
1.95%
Source:Epicurious