Packed with antioxidants, carrots add crunch and natural sweetness to this dish. Low in calories and fat, this salad gets better as it sits and it doubles as a crunchy, fresh topper for a turkey sandwich.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 35 min |
| Prep: | 20 min |
| Inactive: | 15 min |
| Yield: | 4 servings |
Ingredients
- 3 medium carrots
- 2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons honey
- Kosher salt
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped toasted almonds
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped dates
Instructions
- Thinly slice the carrots into ribbons using a vegetable peeler or mandolin, including any remaining “stubs” of carrot. Soak in ice water until the ribbons firm up and curl, about 15 minutes. Drain and pat dry.
- Whisk together the cilantro, olive oil, honey, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the lime juice in a medium bowl. Add the carrots along with the feta cheese, almonds and dates, and toss until evenly combined. Serve immediately, or let the salad marinate a bit before serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 121 calorie |
| Total Fat | 9 grams |
| Saturated Fat | 2 grams |
| Cholesterol | 8 milligrams |
| Sodium | 377 milligrams |
| Carbohydrates | 9 grams |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 grams |
| Protein | 2 grams |
| Sugar | 6 grams |
Reviews
I particularly dislike cilantro. Are there any suggestions for a substitute herb?
This was so much better than I even expected! Very easy and will make again. My dates were a little on the dry side as it was the end of the container so I just soaked them in warm water for a bit and drained.
Great taste, but my carrots did not curl
Delicious! Loved it. Especially made a point of giving the flavors time to meld.
I love this salad. I am not very adventurous but I like great flavors. This has wonderful flavor, it’s bright and crunchy and perfect for the summer. The flavors blend very well to create a great dish. Quick and easy to make. I love it and will make again and again. I don’t know why there is one red star in my rating.
We love this delicious salad! Its flavors are so unique, and they come together in a really yummy way. It holds up well so it’s good the next day — IF there are any leftovers! I make it exactly as the recipe instructs, however I now skip the part where you soak the carrots because I didn’t see much difference one way or the other. I’m making it again today as a side dish for our burgers, and it’s become a recurring addition to my spring and summer menus!
Just made this and it was really good!. i had it with a roasted chicken breast. I forgot to add the olive oil and in my opinion it didn’t need it. It was easy to make and very yummy!
I tasted this salad at a recent dinner and LOVED it … so fresh and delicious. It was served with the feta on the side and, frankly, I didn’t think it needed the feta.
I love the flavors of this salad. it was a hit at our picnic but even better the next day. we even added it to sandwiches.
Although this recipe looks beautiful when its made it was not a winner for us. The flavor mixture did not merry well together. I would not make it again.