A refreshing carrot salad that comes together quickly with parsley, barberries and light dressing. Vegan, Gluten-Free, Whole 30, Raw.
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5 pounds of carrots arrived in my Good Eggs order last week when I was expecting only one pound. It was my mistake, I ordered a bulk count. Luckily, if you store carrots in water in the refrigerator they’ll keep for two plus weeks, but I still needed to use them so I started experimenting and this side salad turned out delicious! Now, on to the good stuff…
Tips for Making Shredded Carrot Salad
Shredding Carrots. One and a half pounds of carrots is a lot of manual work if you plan to use a grater, so I recommend using a mechanical device such as a shredder attachment on your food processor or stand mixer. You may also purchase pre-shredded carrots.
Let it rest. Let the salad marinade for at least 15 minutes before serving. The juice from the carrots sweetens the salad and the barberries soak up the juices, making their tart taste more pronounced.
Finding barberries and substitutes. Middle Eastern markets carry dried barberries (zereshk), but organic is hard to find unless you shop online. If you cannot find dried barberries, replace them with dried tart cherries which are available at most grocery stores.
Health Talk
Please take my advice like you do from a friend, not your doctor as I am not a doctor, dietitian or nutritionist. I have a passion for health and cooking and my hope is to bring you information that will encourage a health-filled life.
This shredded carrot salad – Persian style recipe is packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and fiber. It’s Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Vegan, and all ingredients are Whole 30 approved. One serving of this dish gives over 100% daily value (DV) for Vitamin A, 56%DV Vitamin C, 15%DV fiber and 8%DV iron with just over 100 calories.
Additionally, Carrots are good for your eyesight since they are full of beta-carotene and lutein. Furthermore, they are full of antioxidants and also contain fiber and potassium, which help manage blood pressure.
Furthermore, the large quantity of parsley found in this dish is an excellent source of viatmins K, C, A, Folate and Iron. Parsley is known for its carcinogenic balancing effect and can protect against heart disease, certain cancers, and rheumatoid arthritis.
Lastly, barberries host a compound called berberine, which acts as an antioxidant. It helps control blood sugar, treats diarrhea, and decreases inflammation in dental infections and acne. For more reading on the health benefits of this salad, refer to the resources at the bottom of this post.
Equipment
- Food processor, spiralizer, or stand mixer with shredder attachment
- Large mixing bowl
- Wooden spoon
- Chef’s knife
Shredded Carrot Salad – Persian Style with barberries
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 Min
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salads
- Method: Raw
- Cuisine: Persian
- Diet: Vegan
Description
A composed salad of shredded carrots with dried barberries and parsley. Vegan, Raw, Gluten Free, Whole 30.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs carrots, shredded
- 1/2 white onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup dried barberries
- 3 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients. In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients.
- Let it rest. Let the salad marinade for at least 15 minutes before serving. The juice from the carrots sweetens the salad and the barberries soak up the juices, making their tart taste more pronounced. Enjoy cold or room temp.
Notes
Finding barberries and substitutes. Middle Eastern markets carry dried barberries (zereshk), but organic is hard to find unless you shop online. If you cannot find dried barberries, replace them with dried tart cherries which are available at most grocery stores.
Keywords: salad, side salad, carrot, Persian, barberries, side, quick, raw, whole 30, Gluten Free
Resources
- Healthline, Carrots 101: Nutrition Facts and Health Benefits
- WebMD, Carrots: Nutrition, Benefits, Risks, & Preparation
- Healthline, 9 Impressive Health Benefits of Barberries
