Indian Carrot Salad Recipe

Name: Indian Carrot Salad Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 10-12 ounces carrots, grated or matchsticks (about 4- 5 cups, feel free to use store-bought matchsticks); 1 tablespoon lime or orange zest (or some of both); 1 garlic clove, finely minced ( use a garlic press); 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely minced ( or use ginger paste); ⅓ cup raisins (golden or regular); ½ cup toasted cashews ( or slivered almonds); 3 scallions, sliced thinnly; ½ cup cilantro (or Italian parsley), chopped; 1/4 cup olive oil; 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (or sub apple cider vinegar); 2 tablespoons of maple syrup, honey or agave, or alternative sweetener; ½ teaspoon salt; pepper to taste; ½ teaspoon ground turmeric (or use 1-2 teaspoons fresh grated); 1 teaspoon yellow curry powder; ¼ teaspoon cayenne (optional, and add more to taste)

Instructions

Prep:15min

This Carrot Salad is studded with cashews and tossed in the most flavorful Indian curry dressing. Simple to make, healthy vegan, this carrot salad recipe is so addicting!

Updated at: Thu, 09 Apr 2026 04:29:18 GMT