Marinated Lemon Dill Carrot Salad (Printable)
Crisp carrots marinated in zesty lemon juice, fresh dill, and olive oil create a bright, refreshing side dish perfect for warm weather meals.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 4 large carrots, peeled and julienned or thinly sliced
02 - 2 scallions, thinly sliced
→ Marinade
03 - 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
04 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
05 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
06 - 1 clove garlic, minced
07 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
08 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
09 - ½ teaspoon salt
10 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
# Method:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, honey or maple syrup, garlic, dill, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
02 - Add the julienned carrots and sliced scallions to the bowl with the marinade.
03 - Toss everything thoroughly to ensure all carrot pieces are evenly coated in the marinade.
04 - Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld, tossing once or twice during marinating.
05 - Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve chilled or at room temperature, garnished with additional fresh dill if desired.
# Insider Tips:
01 -
- The carrots soften just enough while keeping this gorgeous crunch that somehow makes everything feel lighter
- It gets better as it sits, so meal prep for the week actually improves the flavor instead of leaving you with sad wilted leftovers
02 -
- I tried making this with dried dill once and it was genuinely disappointing, the fresh stuff is what makes this salad sing
- The carrots continue to soften the longer they marinate, so if you want maximum crunch, dont let it sit longer than 4 hours
03 -
- Julienne your carrots paper thin and they become almost translucent after marinating, which looks absolutely stunning on a serving platter
- Massage the carrots gently with your hands when tossing them in the marinade to help them soften and absorb the dressing more quickly