Best 5 Healthy Quick Made Carrot Salad With Black Grape Dressing Recipes

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## Carrot Salad with Black Grape Dressing: A Symphony of Flavors for a Healthy Lifestyle

Welcome to the world of culinary delights, where health and taste harmoniously unite. Introducing the Carrot Salad with Black Grape Dressing, a vibrant and nutritious dish that will tantalize your taste buds and nourish your body. This salad is a symphony of flavors and textures, featuring crisp and refreshing carrots, sweet and juicy black grapes, tangy red onion, and a delightful dressing made from balsamic vinegar, honey, and olive oil. With its vibrant colors and enticing aroma, this salad is sure to be the star of your table.

**Carrot Salad with Black Grape Dressing Recipe:**

**Ingredients:**

* 1 pound carrots, peeled and shredded
* 1 cup black grapes, halved
* 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
* 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

**Dressing Ingredients:**

* 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
* 1 tablespoon honey
* 3 tablespoons olive oil
* 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
* Salt and pepper to taste

**Instructions:**

1. In a large bowl, combine the shredded carrots, black grapes, red onion, and cilantro.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, honey, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
4. Serve immediately or chill for later.

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* **Carrot Salad with Avocado and Lime Dressing:** This refreshing and creamy salad features a zesty lime dressing that perfectly complements the sweetness of the carrots and the richness of the avocado.

* **Carrot Salad with Ginger and Sesame Dressing:** This Asian-inspired salad is packed with flavor, featuring a dressing made from ginger, sesame oil, and soy sauce.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SIMPLE CARROT SALAD



Simple Carrot Salad image

This simple carrot salad will be your new go-to quick salad. It's so easy to throw together with minimal ingredients and a killer vinaigrette - this is a total winner!

Provided by Jessy

Categories     Picnic     Salad     Side     Side Dish

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 cups shredded carrots ((a little less than 2 pounds, depending on thickness))
1 bunch green onions, (sliced (around 3/4 cup))
1/3 cup olive oil
3 Tablespoons white wine vinegar ((you can also use red wine vinegar))
1 Tablespoon maple syrup
1 Tablespoon prepared Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon Herbes de Provence

Steps:

  • Place shredded carrots and sliced green onions into a large bowl. Set aside.
  • In a smaller bowl, whisk oil, vinegar, maple syrup, mustard, salt, pepper and Herbes de Provence until well combined.
  • Toss salad in half the dressing. If making in advance cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • When ready to serve, toss with remaining dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 269 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CARROT SALAD RECIPE



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This beautiful Carrot Salad is a healthy side dish filled with bright, fresh and delicious flavors. Shredded carrots are tossed with a light sweet and tangy vinaigrette. This is undoubtedly the BEST carrot salad! It's also naturally Paleo, low-carb and gluten-free.

Provided by Neli Howard | Delicious Meets Healthy

Categories     Salad     Side Dish

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb carrots
1 clove garlic (minced)
5 Tablespoon olive oil
2 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 Tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
salt and black pepper (to taste)
chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Peel and shred carrots using the large shredding holes on a grater. Add minced garlic to the carrots.
  • Mix all salad dressing ingredients in a small bowl and stir until well combined. Pour dressing over the salad and toss everything. Add more salt and pepper if necessary.
  • Top with chopped fresh parsley and serve cold. If you have time, you can let it sit in the fridge for 1 hour to let all the flavors meld.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147 kcal, Carbohydrate 10 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 53 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

QUICK CARROT SALAD



Quick Carrot Salad image

Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup olive oil
1/3 cup canola oil
1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
4 carrots, peeled and grated
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons Dressing
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For Dressing: In a glass jar with a tight fitting lid combine the vinegar, sugar and salt. Screw on lid and shake vigorously until the salt and sugar has dissolved. Add the remaining dressing ingredients and shake vigorously until emulsified. Dressing will last up to 3 weeks in the refrigerator.
  • In a medium serving bowl, combine the carrots, onion, and dressing; toss to coat. Taste and season with salt and pepper, if needed.

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

HEALTHY QUICK MADE CARROT SALAD WITH BLACK GRAPE DRESSING



HEALTHY QUICK MADE CARROT SALAD WITH BLACK GRAPE DRESSING image

Categories     Salad     Dessert     No-Cook     Picnic     Low Carb     Low Fat     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     High Fiber     Low Sodium     Low/No Sugar     Carrot     Spring     Healthy     Grape

Yield 4 4

Number Of Ingredients 22

For the salad:
4 cups grated carrots
1/2 cup almonds, blanched and sliced
1/2 cup raisins, soaked in water or orange juice
1 cup sliced spring onions
For the French dressing:
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup vinegar
1/4 cup sugar syrup
Salt & pepper to taste
1 tsp mustard powder
1 heaped Tbsp chopped garlic
4 Tbsp chopped onion
For The Black Grape Dressing:
1 cup black grapes
2 Tbsp chopped garlic
2 Tbsp onion
2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
4 Tbsp olive oil
Salt & pepper to taste
2 Tbsp honey
2-3 green chilies

Steps:

  • For the salad: Mix all the chopped ingredients in bowl neatly for the salad and keep aside. For the French dressing: Take the blender and put all ingredients in that and start the process of Put all the ingredients in a blender except the olive oil, and start blending it. While blending, slowly add olive oil to soften the mixture in it. After this mix this dressing with the carrot salad. For the black grape dressing: Again blend the ingredients for dressing till it gets smooth. Put all the ingredients in blender for the dressing and blend it till smooth. Make sure the seasoning and adjust this accordingly. After this entire top the salad with this made dressing and serves it in at room temperature. Read more about : NUTRITIONAL VALUES OF VEGETABLES: http://www.assertmeds.com/nutritional-values-of-vegetables.html

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, young carrots. Older carrots can be tough and bitter.
  • If you don't have a mandoline, you can use a vegetable peeler to create thin carrot ribbons.
  • To make the black grape dressing, be sure to use ripe, sweet grapes.
  • If you don't have time to make the dressing ahead of time, you can use a store-bought vinaigrette.
  • Serve the salad immediately after dressing it, or the carrots will start to wilt.

Conclusion:

This quick and easy carrot salad is a healthy and delicious side dish or light lunch. The sweet carrots are perfectly complemented by the tangy black grape dressing. With its vibrant colors and flavors, this salad is sure to impress your friends and family.

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