Easy Raw Carrot Salad with Citrus Dressing
- Appetizers & Snacks, Germany, Salads
Simple and refreshing Carrot Salad with Citrus Dressing. Finely grated carrots, enveloped in a zesty blend of lemon and orange – this quick and delightful recipe is perfect as a refreshing side dish or a healthy snack.

Ingredients you will need for this recipe:
- 1 kg carrots
- juice of 1 lemon
- juice of 1 orange
- 1-2 teaspoons of sugar
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- salt & pepper

How to make Simple Raw Carrot Salad:



(1) Preparing the Carrots
Peel the carrots carefully and then finely grate them using a vegetable slicer or a food processor. Place the fine carrot sticks into a large bowl.
(2) Preparing the Citrus Dressing
Squeeze the juice of one lemon and one orange. In a small bowl, mix the juice with 2 tablespoons of high-quality olive oil. Add 1-2 teaspoons of sugar and season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir the mixture well until the sugar is completely dissolved.
(3) Completing the Carrot Salad
Pour the prepared citrus dressing over the grated carrots and mix carefully until the carrots are evenly coated. Allow the salad to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
(4) Serving
Before serving, taste the carrot salad again and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Enjoy this refreshing and easy-to-make carrot salad as a side dish or a healthy snack!

Some Recipe Tips:
Even Grating: Make sure to grate the carrots evenly to achieve a consistent texture in the salad. A vegetable slicer or a food processor can be very helpful for this.
Patience in Marinating: Let the salad marinate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to unfold. This enhances the taste and freshness of the dish. The salad keeps exceptionally well and still tastes great the next day, making it perfect for parties or meal prep.
Adjust to Taste: Taste the salad again before serving and adjust the seasonings as needed. Everyone has different preferences, so be bold in customizing!

Easy Raw Carrot Salad with Citrus Dressing
Course: Salads, Appetizers & SnacksCuisine: GermanyDifficulty: Easy10
minutesat least 1
hourSimple and refreshing Carrot Salad with Citrus Dressing. Finely grated carrots, enveloped in a zesty blend of lemon and orange - this quick and delightful recipe is perfect as a refreshing side dish or a healthy snack.
Ingredients
1 kg carrots
juice of 1 lemon
juice of 1 orange
1-2 teaspoons of sugar
2 tablespoons of olive oil
salt & pepper
Directions
Preparing the Carrots
Peel the carrots carefully and then finely grate them using a vegetable slicer or a food processor. Place the fine carrot sticks into a large bowl.
Preparing the Citrus Dressing
Squeeze the juice of one lemon and one orange. In a small bowl, mix the juice with 2 tablespoons of high-quality olive oil. Add 1-2 teaspoons of sugar and season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir the mixture well until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Completing the Carrot Salad
Pour the prepared citrus dressing over the grated carrots and mix carefully until the carrots are evenly coated. Allow the salad to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
Serving
Before serving, taste the carrot salad again and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Enjoy this refreshing and easy-to-make carrot salad as a side dish or a healthy snack!
Notes
- Even Grating: Make sure to grate the carrots evenly to achieve a consistent texture in the salad. A vegetable slicer or a food processor can be very helpful for this.
- Patience in Marinating: Let the salad marinate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to unfold. This enhances the taste and freshness of the dish. The salad keeps exceptionally well and still tastes great the next day, making it perfect for parties or meal prep.
- Adjust to Taste: Taste the salad again before serving and adjust the seasonings as needed. Everyone has different preferences, so be bold in customizing!