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Carrot and onion salad
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Servings
Servings:
Four

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Grated Carrot-Onion Salad

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Want to try a salad with a lime twist? The natural sweetness of carrots and the crunch of diced onions, combined with the tanginess of lime juice, make it very tasty and refreshing! This can be eaten as a snack or as a side dish.

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 2 cups carrots, grated
  • ¾ cup red onion
  • Few stems of cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 lime, juiced
Directions

Directions

Grate the carrots and place them into a bowl.

Dice the red onion and add it to the bowl.

Add salt, black pepper and lime juice.

Mix until all ingredients are evenly combined. Gently stir in the chopped cilantro.

Serve as a side to rice or enjoy as a snack.

Dietary and Nutrition

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Carrots are notable sources of beta-carotene, which the human body converts to vitamin A. Vitamin A promotes healthy skin and eyes.

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Field to Fork: Carrots (FN2037, August 2021)

Did you know that carrots first were used as a medicine for a variety of ailments, not for eating? Carrots come in more colors than just orange. You can find purple, red, white and yellow varieties of this vegetable.

VARY YOUR VEGGIES: Why Eat Vegetables? (FN1452, Reviewed June 2025)

Vegetables are versatile, nutritious, colorful and flavorful. Not only are they naturally low in calories, fat and sodium, but they also are good sources of important vitamins, minerals and dietary fiber.

This recipe was analyzed for nutrition using Food Processor SQL Nutrition and Fitness Software and tested in the kitchen.

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