# Carrot Salad

Crisp shredded carrots tossed in a bright lemon-honey dressing with a hint of cumin. Ready in minutes and better after a short rest in the fridge.

_Salad · North African_

Prep: 15 min · Total: 15 min · Yields: 4 servings

## Ingredients

- 1 lb carrots (peeled)
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp fine salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper (freshly ground)
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley (roughly chopped)
- 2 tbsp raisins (optional)

## Instructions

1. Peel the 1 lb carrots and grate them on the large holes of a box grater, or use a food processor with a shredding disc. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, 0.5 tsp ground cumin, 0.25 tsp fine salt, and 0.25 tsp black pepper until the honey is fully dissolved.
3. Pour the dressing over the shredded carrots and toss thoroughly until every strand is coated.
4. Fold in the 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley and, if using, the 2 tbsp raisins.
5. Taste and adjust salt, lemon juice, or honey as needed.
6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving to let the carrots soften slightly and the flavors meld.

## Tip

> Grate the carrots just before dressing them — pre-grated carrots dry out and lose their snap. If you want a finer, more tender texture, use the small holes of the grater instead.

Tags: salad, vegetarian, vegan, 30-minute, make-ahead

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