Best 2 Minted Carrot Salad Recipes
In the realm of refreshing and flavorful salads, the Minted Carrot Salad stands out as a vibrant and delectable dish. This salad boasts a symphony of textures and flavors, featuring crisp and tender carrots, aromatic fresh mint, tangy lemon juice, and a hint of sweetness from honey. It's a perfect accompaniment to grilled meats, roasted chicken, or as a light and healthy lunch option. This article provides two variations of the Minted Carrot Salad: a classic version and a zesty Moroccan-spiced version. Both recipes are easy to follow and offer a delightful balance of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.
Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!
MINTED CARROT SALAD
Carrots are cooked until tender, grated, and then topped with tomato dressing and mint. Note: You could try using julienne carrots instead of grated, if you like.
Provided by TRYOVER
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Carrot Salad Recipes
Time P1DT25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add carrots and cook until tender but still firm. Drain, cool and grate into a large bowl.
- In a small saucepan, whisk together the tomato sauce, oil, sugar, vinegar, mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil, whisking constantly, remove from heat and cool.
- Add onions and mint leaves to the carrots, and pour the dressing over all. Toss until evenly coated and chill for 24 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 375.9 calories, Carbohydrate 53.5 g, Fat 18.6 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 316.9 mg, Sugar 42.2 g
ORANGE BLOSSOM MINTED CARROT RAISIN SALAD
I love traditional carrot raisin salad ... but I always hated that some people use WAY too much mayo. You could hardly taste the carrots which were the main ingredient. So I found this a few years ago, and it has become my favorite, especially since I live in FL, it has great orange flavor. This is originally a Whole Foods Recipe, but it has been passed around quite a bit, so there have been some changes; however, I can't claim any rights to this - but it is such a light refreshing recipe. Take advantage of those pre-shredded carrots from the produce section, I definitely do (but you can always shred your own, especially if you grow them in your garden). A few grocery store items and you are set. As there is no mayo in this dish, it makes a great BBQ dish or potluck salad because it travels well. I always garnish with a couple of orange slices to remind people of what the main flavor is. And ... Orange Blossom Water? ... What do I use it in? Why bother buying a whole bottle? Well, I originally bought it for this salad, but I have used it over seafood, in teas (warm and cold), rice, and drizzled over grilled vegetables which is great. It can be purchased online, at Whole Foods and many other Health Food Markets, also any Asian Markets. It is a great addition to your condiment collection.
Provided by SarasotaCook
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 10m
Yield 6-8 Side servings, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Dressing -- Mix all the ingredients (except the mint) in a small bowl or measuring cup. Mix well to combine. Set half of the orange that you sliced as a garnish off to the side.
- Salad -- In a medium bowl, add the carrots and both raisins and mix well to combine. Toss with 1/2 of the dressing and check for seasoning (salt and pepper). Add a bit more of the dressing, but save a little to add right before you serve. Cover well with saran wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Serve -- Before serving, toss well, and add in the pecans, mint and the reserved dressing if necessary. I like to plate and garnish with some of the orange slices. ENJOY!
Tips:
- Choose the right carrots: Look for young, tender carrots with a sweet flavor. Avoid carrots that are too thick or woody.
- Use fresh mint: Fresh mint leaves add a bright, refreshing flavor to the salad. If you don't have fresh mint, you can use dried mint, but it will not be as flavorful.
- Make the dressing ahead of time: The dressing can be made up to 3 days in advance. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
- Chill the salad before serving: Chilling the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving will help the flavors to meld and will make the salad more refreshing.
- Garnish with fresh herbs: Before serving, garnish the salad with fresh mint or parsley for a pop of color and flavor.
Conclusion:
Minted carrot salad is a delicious and refreshing side dish that is perfect for spring and summer gatherings. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it sweet, tangy, or savory, there is a minted carrot salad recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a healthy and delicious side dish, give minted carrot salad a try. You won't be disappointed!
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