Description
Elevate your outdoor adventures with a vibrant Carrot and Orange Salad, perfect for hiking or picnicking. This delightful dish combines the natural sweetness of fresh carrots with the zesty brightness of oranges, delivering both flavor and nutrition in every bite. Packed with vitamins and antioxidants, it’s an energizing snack that’s easy to prepare in under 15 minutes. Enjoy this colorful salad as a refreshing accompaniment to any meal or as a standalone treat during your outdoor excursions!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium carrots, grated (approx. 200g)
- 2 medium oranges, segmented (approx. 250g)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Wash and peel the carrots, then grate them using a box grater or food processor.
- Cut the oranges into segments or squeeze their juice into a mixing bowl.
- In a large bowl, combine grated carrots and orange segments; add honey if desired.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the carrot-orange mixture and toss gently until well coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for about 10-15 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg