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

Suggestions


If you're looking for a refreshing and vibrant side dish that’s perfect for any occasion, this Carrot Salad with Orange, Green Olives, and Green Onions is just what you need. The combination of sweet carrots, tangy orange slices, and briny green olives creates a harmonious burst of flavors that will excite your taste buds. Whether you're serving it as a starter, snack, or part of an antipasti spread, this salad brings a fresh and light option to the table. Plus, it's incredibly versatile – vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, making it an ideal choice for those with dietary restrictions.

Not only does this recipe pack a punch of flavor, but it also offers a variety of health benefits. Carrots are rich in vitamins and fiber, while the green olives provide healthy fats, and the addition of fresh lemon juice and coriander gives the dish a zesty, aromatic finish. The vibrant orange slices and the finishing touch of fresh parsley sprigs elevate the dish both in taste and presentation, making it a visual and culinary delight.

This salad is incredibly easy to prepare, yet impressive enough to serve at your next gathering. The carrots are perfectly tender, while the orange and olive dressing brings everything together in a beautiful medley of textures and tastes. Whether you prepare it ahead of time or serve it fresh, it's sure to become a favorite addition to your repertoire.

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