When the warm weather hits, nothing beats a refreshing and light salad. Chilled carrot salad is a great option, as it is not only delicious but also incredibly easy to make. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a delicious and healthy salad that is perfect for a summer picnic or barbecue. Read on for our top recipe picks for chilled carrot salad, featuring a variety of flavor combinations and textures that are sure to please everyone at the table.
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MARINATED CARROT SALAD
This is a nice change from the ordinary vegetable salads to accompany a turkey or ham dinner. The dressing on this salad makes a delicious marinade for broiled or grilled meats.
Provided by TIA_DAWN
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Carrot Salad Recipes
Time 4h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to boil, add carrots and simmer until tender, approximately 3 to 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the soup, sugar, vinegar, oil, mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Add carrots, celery, onion and pepper and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours to allow carrots to marinate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.6 calories, Carbohydrate 23.7 g, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 303.9 mg, Sugar 15 g
CLASSIC CARROT SALAD
Try this classic carrot salad recipe made with just four ingredients. It's one of the easiest salad recipes to prepare and is terrific for outdoor gatherings!
Provided by Elise Bauer
Categories Salad Budget Kid-friendly Quick and Easy Carrot Carrot Salad Kid-friendly Picnic Salad Salad
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Combine the carrots, raisins, apple and mayonnaise: Gently combine all ingredients in a medium bowl.
- Chill, then serve: Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 kcal, Carbohydrate 49 g, Cholesterol 8 mg, Fiber 6 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 196 mg, Sugar 34 g, Fat 14 g, ServingSize Serves 4, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
CARROT SALAD
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the whole carrots (cut them in half if they don't fit in the pot) and cook until just cooked through, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and cut carrots into 1/2-inch thick slices.
- Whisk together the lemon juice, garlic, cumin, cayenne, and salt in a large bowl. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil until emulsified and stir in the parsley. Add the cooked carrots and toss to combine. Serve cold or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calorie, Fat 14 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 649 milligrams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 1 grams, Sugar 5 grams
CLASSIC CARROT SALAD
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
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.
AUNT DOROTHY'S MARINATED CARROT SALAD
This has been a family favorite for years. The key to this recipe is not overcooking the carrots and allowing the entire salad to marinate for at least 12 hours. For a spectacular presentation when serving, garnish the top with rings of each color of bell pepper and rings of onion. Serve alone or over a bed of lettuce.
Provided by Scott
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Carrot Salad Recipes
Time P1DT35m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place the carrots in a large pot and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook until carrots are tender. Do not over cook, the carrots should be firm but easy to bite into. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking.
- In the container of a food processor or blender, combine the tomato soup, sugar, oil, vinegar, cayenne pepper, salt and mustard powder. Blend for about 3 minutes or until creamy.
- In a large bowl, mix together the carrots, green, red and yellow bell peppers and onion. Toss with the dressing, cover and refrigerate overnight. The longer this salad is allowed to sit, the better it is.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Carbohydrate 29.3 g, Fat 18.9 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 379.7 mg, Sugar 22.8 g
SHREDDED CARROT SALAD
This salad pairs well with Sweet-and-Spicy Chicken or lamb chops.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium. Add shallot and cook until softened, 8 minutes. Add fennel and cumin and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. In a medium bowl, toss together carrots, lime juice, and shallot mixture; season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 143 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g
GRANDMA'S CARROT SALAD
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
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
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.
CHILLED CARROT SALAD
Make and share this Chilled Carrot Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Vegetable
Time P1D
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Boil the carrots in salted water until firm-tender (about 3 minutes, do not over-cook, leave firm but a wee bit tender) drain and cool well.
- Transfer carrots to a bowl.
- Add in the onions and peppers; toss to combine.
- In a bowl, combine soup, sugar, vinegar, oil, salt, pepper and mustard powder (adjust all seasonings to suit taste).
- Pour over the carrots; toss to combine.
- Cover and chill for 24 hours.
- Delicious.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 565.5, Fat 37.1, SaturatedFat 5.6, Sodium 387.6, Carbohydrate 58.5, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 46, Protein 2.7
OLD-FASHIONED CARROT SALAD
Wow! I have been looking for a good recipe for what I call "Carrot Raisin Salad" and have come up empty after trying many. Then I saw Ina Garten make this on "Barefoot Contessa", and it is fantastic! It is not in any of her cookbooks, so here is the recipe. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did!
Provided by Pianolady
Categories Vegetable
Time 15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Peel the carrots and grate them in a food processor fitted with the large grating attachment-- Lay the carrots on their sides in the feed tube so 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.
- Enjoy!
COOL CARROT SALAD
This is a delicious light summer salad, that is very refreshing and tasty. Always a hit at summer get-togethers.
Provided by starchaser
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Carrot Salad Recipes
Time 4h25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Cook carrots in boiling water until tender, 3 to 5 minutes; drain.
- Stir celery, bell pepper, tomato soup, green onion, white vinegar, sugar substitute, and Worcestershire sauce together in a large bowl; fold carrots into the mixture.
- Refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 77.3 calories, Carbohydrate 16.9 g, Fat 0.9 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 295.2 mg, Sugar 8.5 g
SHREDDED CARROT SALAD
Kezia Sullivan relies on just four items for this colorful crunchy salad. "We love it," she writes from Sackets Harbor, New York. It's a snap to make, but if you're really looking to beat the clock, use a bag of shredded carrots.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a serving bowl, combine the carrots, raisins, nuts and mayonnaise. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts :
CHILLED DILLED SUMMER CARROT SALAD
From lakeside.organic.com. This salad recipe demands those gorgeous colorful heirloom and specialty carrots available at farmers' markets, local nurseries (or your very own garden!). Use different colors of carrots for a beautiful presentation on your picnic table!
Provided by COOKGIRl
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Note: If the carrots are large you'll need to quarter then lengthwise.
- Lightly steam or parboil the carrots until just tender but still crisp. (It's better to steam than to parboil to maintain the nutrients.).
- Drain and then immediately rinse with cold water to stop the carrots from cooking. Set aside to drain.
- Meanwhile, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper.
- Place the drained carrots and onions on a serving platter or in a large salad bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the carrots and onions. Toss.
- Cover and chill at least 3 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 45.8, Fat 3.4, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 3.2, Carbohydrate 3.4, Protein 0.5
INDIAN-STYLE CHILLED CARROT SALAD
Make and share this Indian-Style Chilled Carrot Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Andtototoo
Categories Vegetable
Time 17m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place the grated carrots in a serving bowl.
- In a small frying pan put the oil, black mustard seeds and broken red chili pieces.
- Heat over high heat until the mustard seeds pop for about 10 seconds.
- Pour the mixture over the carrots and stir to blend.
- Add the salt, sugar and lemon juice and mix again.
- If desired, add the raisins.
- Chill until serving time.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 104.4, Fat 7.3, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 350.6, Carbohydrate 9.8, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 4.6, Protein 1.2
PICKLED CARROT SALAD
"Years ago, we enjoyed chilled pickled carrots in a restaurant," recalls Pat Walter of Pine Island, Minnesota. "They were so good I hunted through my cookbooks until I found a similar recipe. It's a refreshing change from traditional picnic fare."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place 1 in. of water in a large saucepan; add carrots. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 7-9 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain , Transfer to a serving dish. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine remaining ingredients; shake well. Pour over carrots; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Serve with a slotted spoon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 309 calories, Fat 28g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 630mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
MOROCCAN COOKED CARROT SALAD
There are many versions of this cooked carrot salad throughout the Middle East and North Africa. This one, seasoned with lemon juice, cumin, garlic and olive oil, is always a crowd pleaser.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories easy, quick, salads and dressings, side dish
Time 15m
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place the carrots in a steamer above 1 inch of boiling water, cover and steam 5 to 8 minutes, until tender. Remove from the heat, rinse with cold water, and drain on paper towels.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large, heavy skillet and add the garlic and cumin. Cook, stirring, for about 30 seconds, until the garlic smells fragrant, and stir in the carrots, pepper, and salt to taste. Stir together for a few minutes, until the carrots are nicely seasoned. Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice, remaining olive oil, and the parsley. Taste and adjust salt and lemon juice as desired. Transfer to a platter, and decorate with olives and hard-boiled eggs if desired. Serve at room temperature.
COOL CARROT SALAD
I enjoy this cold salad as a side dish at a summer BBQ or potluck for something a little different. Very inexpensive to make and take along. Better the longer it sits so i try to make it the night before.I am guessing at serving size as it depends on the appetites,I have doubled it before for a larger crowd.The cook time i listed does not include any overnight refrigeration.
Provided by Rhonda J
Categories Vegetable
Time 50m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cut carrots into coins and cook until tender-crisp.
- Drain& cool.
- Place in lg.
- bowl.
- Add onions& green pepper to carrots.
- Combine all other ingredients and blend thoroughly,pour over carrot mixture,stir to combine and refrigerate, preferably overnight.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 318.9, Fat 22.3, SaturatedFat 3.4, Sodium 342.2, Carbohydrate 30.1, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 22.5, Protein 1.7
ROASTED CARROT SALAD
Inspired by an incredibly popular salad sold in a local award winning market here in Woodstock, VT. Since they don't give out the recipe, I had to figure it out on my own. But I (and others) believe that my version is infinitely better, and I'm sure you will agree. This light, fresh and healthy salad is perfect for summer days and presents well for BBQ's, potlucks, and dinner parties alike and it is guaranteed to impress and get rave reviews every time.
Provided by Morgan
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Carrot Salad Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Combine the carrots, almonds, and garlic in a mixing bowl. Drizzle with the olive oil, then season to taste with salt and pepper. Spread out onto an ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake the carrots in the preheated oven until soft and the edges turn brown, about 30 minutes. Remove and allow to cool to room temperature.
- Once cool, return the carrots to the mixing bowl, and drizzle with honey and vinegar; toss until coated. Add the cranberries and blue cheese; toss again until evenly mixed. Combine with the arugula and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 294.6 calories, Carbohydrate 23.8 g, Cholesterol 14.1 mg, Fat 19.7 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 7.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 370.3 mg, Sugar 13.1 g
COOKED CARROT SALAD
This is a Moroccan recipe published in The Africa Cookbook - Tastes of a Continent by Jessica B. Harris.
Provided by PanNan
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Wash, scrape and slice carrots into 1/4 inch thick rounds.
- Bring water to a boil in a heavy saucepan. Add carrots and garlic, cover, and cook about 15 minutes, or until tender (but still firm).
- Drain carrots and place in serving bowl.
- Mix remaining ingredients and pour over the carrots. Toss, then cover with plastic wrap and set aside for about 30 minutes before serving at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 57.2, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 44, Carbohydrate 6.1, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 2.9, Protein 0.7
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh, crisp carrots. Look for carrots that are deep orange in color and have no blemishes.
- If you don't have time to grate the carrots by hand, you can use a food processor fitted with the grating attachment.
- To save time, you can also buy pre-shredded carrots. Just be sure to rinse them well before using.
- If you want a sweeter salad, add a tablespoon or two of honey or maple syrup to the dressing.
- If you want a more savory salad, add a teaspoon or two of Dijon mustard or balsamic vinegar to the dressing.
- For a crunchy salad, add some chopped nuts, seeds, or croutons to the top.
- Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later. It will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Chilled carrot salad is a refreshing and healthy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy salad recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!
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