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Quick & Easy Grated Carrot Salad

This Grated Carrot Salad is a simple, fresh side dish that's incredibly easy to whip up. Using basic ingredients, it offers a burst of freshness and color, making it a perfect last-minute addition to any meal. Ready in about 10 minutes, it's a no-fuss, delicious way to enjoy carrots.
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Prep Time 10 minutes

Equipment

  • Box grater Or food processor with shredding attachment
  • Small bowl For dressing
  • Large mixing bowl For salad
  • Tongs Or large spoons, for tossing

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients

  • 1 lb Carrots About 5-6 medium ones
  • 0.25 White onion Finely chopped
  • 2 Garlic cloves Minced
  • 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro Finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp Fresh flat-leaf parsley Finely chopped

Dressing Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
  • 0.25 tsp Ground cumin
  • Salt To taste
  • Pepper To taste

Instructions
 

  • First things first, grab those beautiful carrots. Give them a good peel, then it's time to shred! You can use a box grater – the large holes work best here – or if you have a food processor with a shredding attachment, it's even quicker. Aim for nice, consistent shreds.
  • Next, we'll get the aromatics ready. Take your garlic cloves and mince them up super fine. We want little tiny bits, not chunky pieces.
  • Now for the onion. Chop that quarter of a white onion into tiny, tiny pieces as well. The goal is for the onion flavor to blend in, not overpower.
  • Grab your fresh herbs – the cilantro and parsley. Give them a good wash and pat them dry. Then, finely chop them up. Fresh herbs are key to this salad's vibrant taste!
  • In a small bowl, let's make the easy dressing. Whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and that little pinch of ground cumin. Give it a good mix until it's well combined.
  • Now, grab a nice large mixing bowl. Add the grated carrots, the minced garlic, the finely chopped onion, and the chopped cilantro and parsley into the bowl.
  • Pour that lovely, simple dressing you just whisked up right over the top of the carrot mixture.
  • Sprinkle in some salt and pepper. Start with a little, you can always add more!
  • Using tongs or large spoons, gently toss everything together. Make sure the dressing coats all the carrots and herbs evenly. Give it a good mix so all those flavors start mingling.
  • You can totally serve this salad right away – it's delicious fresh! Or, if you have a few minutes, pop it in the fridge for about 15-20 minutes to let the flavors meld together even more. I often make it just before serving, but a little chill time is nice too!

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. The texture may soften slightly. For best results, mince onion and garlic very finely and grate fresh carrots. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.