Best 9 Curly Carrot Salad Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our curated collection of curly carrot salad recipes. From classic preparations to innovative twists, this versatile vegetable takes center stage, offering a symphony of flavors and textures.

For a traditional approach, try the classic curly carrot salad, where sweet and crunchy carrots are tossed with a tangy vinaigrette dressing, resulting in a refreshing and vibrant side dish. Elevate your salad game with the roasted curly carrot salad, where carrots are roasted to perfection, caramelizing their natural sweetness and adding a smoky depth of flavor.

For a more exotic twist, embark on a culinary adventure with the Moroccan carrot salad, where aromatic spices like cumin and coriander dance harmoniously with the sweetness of carrots, creating a vibrant and flavorful dish. Experience the vibrant flavors of the Middle East with the Middle Eastern carrot salad, where carrots are tossed with a zesty dressing of lemon, garlic, and fresh herbs, resulting in a refreshing and tangy salad.

Indulge in the creamy delight of the creamy carrot salad, where a smooth and velvety dressing envelops tender carrots, creating a rich and comforting dish. For a unique twist, try the carrot and apple salad, where the sweetness of carrots intertwines with the crispness of apples, complemented by a tangy dressing.

Explore the vibrant flavors of the Thai carrot salad, where carrots are tossed with a spicy and tangy dressing infused with the aromatic flavors of Thailand. Experience the harmonious blend of sweet, sour, and spicy in this refreshing salad.

Each recipe offers a distinct culinary experience, highlighting the versatility and deliciousness of curly carrots. Whether you prefer classic preparations or adventurous flavor combinations, our curated collection has something for every palate.

Let's cook with our recipes!

GRANDMA'S CARROT SALAD



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My grandma used to make this carrot salad all the time and I loved it. Now I make it to honor her and it's almost as good as hers.

Provided by Mrs. Wynkoop

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Carrot Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound shredded carrots
1 ¼ cups raisins
2 tablespoons mayonnaise, or to taste
1 teaspoon lemon juice
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Mix carrots and raisins together in a large bowl. Whisk mayonnaise, lemon juice, and salt together in a small bowl until smooth. Pour lemon juice mixture over carrot mixture and stir until carrots are completely coated. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.1 calories, Carbohydrate 34.7 g, Cholesterol 1.7 mg, Fat 4 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 179 mg, Sugar 24 g

OLD-FASHIONED CARROT SALAD



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 bunches topped carrots
1 cup good mayonnaise
1/2 golden pineapple, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup raisins
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Peel the carrots and grate them in a food processor fitted with the large grating attachment. If you lay the carrots on their sides in the feed tube, you will have nice long grated strands. Place the grated carrots in a large bowl and add the mayonnaise, pineapple, raisins, salt, and pepper. Toss well and season to taste. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

FRENCH GRATED CARROT SALAD WITH LEMON DIJON VINAIGRETTE



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This grated carrot salad with lemon dijon vinaigrette is standard fare in French bistros and markets.

Provided by Jennifer Segal

Categories     Salads

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound carrots, peeled
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice, from one lemon
1½ tablespoons vegetable oil
1½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1-2 teaspoons honey, to taste
Heaping ¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 finely sliced scallions (or 1tablespoon finely chopped shallots)

Steps:

  • Shred the carrots in a food processor. Set aside.
  • In a salad bowl, combine the dijon mustard, lemon juice, honey, vegetable oil, olive oil, salt and pepper. Add the carrots, fresh parsley and scallions (or shallots) and toss well. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Notes: Depending on the sweetness of the carrots, you may want to add more or less honey. Also, if you make this salad ahead of time, be sure to check the seasoning again before serving as the flavors tend to mellow.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize about 3/4 cup, Calories 150, Fat 11 g, Carbohydrate 14 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sugar 8 g, Fiber 3 g, Sodium 253 mg

CURLY CARROT SALAD



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This crunchy salad has lots of flavor and color.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 medium carrots
1 small head romaine lettuce
3/4 cup feta cheese (3 ounces), crumbled
1/2 cup snipped fresh dill, loosely packed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Juice of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Peel carrots, and cut them into 3-inch lengths. Using a mandoline or sturdy vegetable peeler, slice carrots into thin, translucent strips. Place strips in ice-water bath, and let stand until curly, about 20 minutes. Transfer carrots to a paper towel; blot dry.
  • Discard any bruised romaine leaves, and slice head into 1/4-inch-wide pieces.
  • Combine carrot strips, romaine, half of the cheese, dill, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Drizzle lemon juice and olive oil over the salad, and toss to combine.
  • Divide among four serving plates. Top with remaining feta cheese.

CLASSIC CARROT SALAD



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Maybe your family has made carrot salad forever, or maybe you've seen it at potlucks, but if you're not familiar with this Southern classic, your inner voice might be screaming, "Raisins don't belong in salad!" But relax: This just might be the only time they do. The soft, sweet raisins complement the crunchy carrots, which are finished with a tangy dressing. Soak the raisins in hot water to give them a different, more plump texture. If you aren't a fan of mayonnaise or yogurt, use 2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil, plus 1 tablespoon lemon or lime juice, and add some chopped fresh parsley. Let the crunchy-sweet flavors roll over your tastebuds as you realize you've made a simple, and delicious, dish in less than 15 minutes.

Provided by Millie Peartree

Categories     salads and dressings, vegetables, side dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 to 4 servings (about 4 cups)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (8-ounce) can pineapple tidbits, drained (about 1 cup)
1/2 cup golden or brown raisins
1/4 cup mayonnaise or plain yogurt
1 tablespoon honey (optional)
1 tablespoon fresh orange zest, (optional)
6 medium carrots, peeled and grated (about 4 cups), or 1 (10-ounce) bag of carrot matchsticks

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, add pineapple, raisins, mayonnaise, honey and orange zest (if using). Mix until combined.
  • Add carrots to dressing and fold together all the ingredients using a rubber spatula or tongs.
  • Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, then serve chilled.

CURRY-LACED GRATED CARROT SALAD



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The classic French salad is made with a more neutral tasting salad oil than olive oil. I'm giving you the choice here, as extra virgin olive oil has health benefits that canola oil does not have, but choose a mild tasting olive oil rather than a strong green one.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup grated or finely chopped red onion (optional)
3 tablespoons capers, rinsed and coarsely chopped
Use 2 tablespoons lemon juice and omit the vinegar
Add 1 teaspoon curry powder and 1/2 teaspoon ground lightly toasted cumin seeds
Substitute 2 to 3 tablespoons buttermilk for 2 to 3 tablespoons of the oil

Steps:

  • Place the onions in a bowl and cover with cold water. Soak for 15 minutes, drain, rinse with cold water, and drain on paper towels. Add to the carrots along with the capers and parsley. Make the dressing as directed, adding to it the curry powder and ground cumin. Toss with the salad.

CURRIED CARROT SALAD



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This savory side takes the classic French grated carrot salad and adds depth of flavor, with capers, red onions, curry powder and cumin. It keeps well, so make a large batch and keep it in the refrigerator for several not-sad desk lunches.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     salads and dressings, vegetables, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup grated or finely chopped red onion (optional)
2 to 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil or canola oil (or a mix of the two)
2 to 3 tablespoons buttermilk
2 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon ground lightly toasted cumin seeds
Salt and black pepper
1 pound carrots, peeled and grated
1/4 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
3 tablespoons capers, rinsed and coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Place the onions, if using, in a bowl and cover with cold water. Soak for 15 minutes, drain, rinse with cold water, then pat dry using a paper towel.
  • Meanwhile, make the dressing: Whisk together the oil, buttermilk, lemon juice, mustard, curry powder and cumin in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper.
  • Add the carrots, parsley, capers and drained onions, if using, and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Refrigerate before serving (I recommend making this 30 minutes to 1 hour ahead, then tossing again just before serving).

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 89, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 234 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SOUTH AFRICAN - CURRIED CARROT SALAD



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This recipe is also from the web site Rainbow Nation Connecting South Africa and has been posted here for the ZWT-7 Tour of Africa. Most South African BBQ's always have a number of salads to compliment the meats. This curried carrot salad is one example of the wonderful salads typically served.

Provided by Baby Kato

Categories     South African

Time 1h15m

Yield 7 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 kg carrot
1/2 kg onion
2 cups white vinegar
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup raisins, seedless
1/2 tablespoon salt
1/2 teaspoon clove, whole
1/2 teaspoon peppercorn, black
1/2 cup water
1 1/2 tablespoons cornflour
1 1/2 tablespoons curry powder

Steps:

  • Peel the carrots and slice thinly.
  • Cover the slices with water and boil just until soft then drain and set aside until needed.
  • Peel and halve the onions and slice thinly then cover the onions with boiling water and leave to stand for 15 minutes, then drain the onions.
  • In a large pot add the cooked carrots and onions, white vinegar, sugar, raisins, salt, cloves and black peppercorns and bring to a boil.
  • Mix the corn flour and curry powder with 1/2 cup of water.
  • Now add the curry mixture to the carrot mixture and let boil for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Spoon the hot curried carrots into clean hot jars and seal immediately.

CURRIED CARROT SALAD



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Interest them with a new and flavorful dish tonight, and serve our Curried Carrot Salad. A bit of salt and vinegar bring out the natural sweetness of carrots and raisins in this tasty Curried Carrot Salad.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 1h15m

Yield Makes 6 (1/2-cup) servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb. carrots, peeled, shredded
1/2 cup raisins
1/3 cup sliced green onions
1/2 cup KRAFT Real Mayo Mayonnaise
1-1/2 tsp. curry powder
1 Tbsp. HEINZ Distilled White Vinegar
1 Tbsp. honey
1/4 tsp. salt

Steps:

  • Toss carrots with raisins and onions in large bowl; set aside.
  • Mix all remaining ingredients with wire whisk until well blended. Add to carrot mixture; toss to coat. Cover.
  • Refrigerate 1 hour or until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 230 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, tender carrots: Look for carrots that are brightly colored and free of blemishes. Avoid carrots that are limp or have woody cores.
  • Use a sharp knife or mandoline to create thin, even slices: This will help the carrots cook evenly and absorb the dressing better.
  • Don't overcook the carrots: They should be tender but still have a slight crunch.
  • Use a variety of flavors and textures in your salad: This could include nuts, seeds, dried fruit, or fresh herbs.
  • Make the dressing ahead of time: This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.

Conclusion:

Curly carrot salad is a delicious, healthy, and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish, main course, or snack. It is a great way to use up fresh carrots and is a perfect addition to any summer gathering. With its bright flavors and textures, curly carrot salad is a surefire crowd-pleaser. So next time you're looking for a refreshing and healthy salad, give this recipe a try!

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