This Carrot Salad with Pumpkin Seeds is easy to make with just a bunch of simple ingredients. Light and healthy, it delivers a good amount of fiber and protein and, hence, it is filling and satisfying.
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Hello everyone – happy (almost) weekend. Are you ready? I am so, so ready.
Today, I am here with an easy yet utterly tasty Carrot Salad with Pumpkin Seeds. Previously, I have shared this Carrot Raisin Salad, an elevated version of an old good classic recipe. Yeah, this year I’ve been really into simple salads just like this one. And indeed, I am not going to stop anytime soon. Sometimes simplest recipes are the best, aren’t they?
Carrot Salad with Pumpkin Seeds
This Carrot Salad with Pumpkin Seeds requires just a bunch of simple ingredients most of them you probably already have in your pantry, including olive oil, mustard, maple syrup, and apple vinegar. Fresh ingredients include carrots, parsley, and thyme.
This time I used a simple dressing made with olive oil, maple syrup (just because my carrots were not too sweet; you can skip it completely), Dijon mustard, and apple vinegar. Also, salted pumpkin seeds nicely compliment the subtle sweetness of the salad. If you don’t have salted seeds, just a bit more salt to the salad.
As always, you can easily adjust the recipe to your preference. Don’t like the dressing? Switch to a mayo (yogurt) as the base. Also, other nuts and seeds will be great here. Think of pine nuts, sunflower seeds, almonds, etc. Don’t have parsley or thyme? Fresh dill will do, too! The addition of dried cranberries or raisins will also be nice.
I mean, I can literally keep going with all possible variations; you can simply shoot me an email if you need more suggestions.
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Carrot Salad with Pumpkin Seeds
Course: Salads, Sides4-6
servings10
minutes1-2
hoursThis Carrot Salad with Pumpkin Seeds is easy to make with just a bunch of simple ingredients. Light and healthy, it delivers a good amount of fiber and protein and, hence, it is filling and satisfying.
Ingredients
~5 cups grated carrots (4-5 medium carrots)
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1/2 tsp. fresh thyme
1/3 cup salted pumpkin seeds (if using unsalted, add more salt to the salad)
1/2 tbsp. Dijon mustard
1 tsp. olive oil
1 tsp. maple syrup
1/2 tsp. apple vinegar
a pinch of salt (optional)
Directions
- In the small bowl, whisk together the mustard, oil, maple syrup, and apple vinegar. Note: this amount will be enough to lightly coat the salad; you may want to increase it.
- Gently combine the carrots with the herbs and dressing in a medium bowl. Try and adjust the taste if necessary – you may need a touch of salt or black pepper.
- You can serve this salad immediately, but it will be only better if you cover and refrigerate it for an hour or even longer. Sprinkle with the pumpkin seeds just before serving (otherwise, they will be soggy.) Enjoy!
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I love this savory version of carrot salad – but I like the one with raisins, too.
I happen to be a fan of carrot salad and I love the idea of adding pumpkin seeds. The dressing with dijon mustard sounds interesting.
Thank you Judee!
A simple, yet delicious salad! I’m all about that maple syrup and Dijon dressing! It would be great in a wrap too :)
Thank you Michelle!
I just wanted to say thank you for sharing this recipe for Carrot Salad with Pumpkin Seeds! I’m always on the lookout for easy and healthy dishes to add to my meal rotation, and this one sounds perfect. I love that it’s made with simple ingredients that I likely already have in my pantry, and the combination of olive oil, mustard, maple syrup, and apple vinegar for the dressing sounds delicious.
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Such a fun, yummy winter salad! I love the touch of sweetness in your dressing.
Thank you Liz!
Simple salads are just the best Ben. I’m all up for good healthy easy to make foods like this! Lovely. Thanks for posting.
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Thanks Neil!
A great side dish or lunch box salad. I really like simple straight forward dishes like this one.
Velva
Thank you Velva!
I like to combine carrot salad with lots of seeds and nuts too. This is so very fresh, crunchy and healthy!
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Thank you Angie!