Irresistible Honey Roasted Baby Carrot Salad

Oh my goodness, this honey roasted baby carrot salad is the bomb, delicious! I aimed for a salad capturing the fresh flavors of spring, summer, and even the fall, and this one NAILS it on all levels. It’s a new family favorite, both tasty and visually stunning, sure to make guests’ mouths water.

I adore vibrant food that speaks to the senses, bursting with delicious flavors and healthy ingredients. This salad checks all those boxes, guaranteeing to please your family and captivate their taste buds.

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Honey Roasted Baby Carrot Salad

Ingredients

• Baby Carrots Sliced in Quarters
• 1/4 Cup Toasted Pecans
• 3 Ounces Goat Cheese Crumbles
• 1/4 Cup Dried Cranberries
• 5 Ounces of Spring Mix

• Roasted Carrots Seasonings:
• Drizzle Light Olive Oil
• Drizzle Honey
• Salt
• Pepper
• 1 Medium Garlic Clove

• Salad Dressing:
• 1/4 Cup Light Olive Oil
• 2 Tablespoons Red Vinegar
• 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
• 1/4 Teaspoon Pepper
• 1 Tablespoon Honey
• 1/2 Teaspoon Dijon Mustard
• 2 Large Garlic Cloves
• 1/4 Teaspoon Dried Italian Seasoning

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F and cook carrots for 15 minutes.

1. Cut carrots into quarters lengthwise, place them in a bowl, and drizzle with olive oil, honey, crushed garlic, salt, and pepper (to taste). Mix well. Place carrots on a lined baking sheet and put in a 400°F oven for about 15 minutes or until soft. Remove from oven and let cool.
   
2. Toasted Pecans: Toast pecans in a pan for about one minute, ensuring they don’t burn. Keep a close eye on them. Remove from heat and let cool.
   
3. Dressing: Combine light olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, pepper, honey, Dijon mustard, Italian seasoning, and crushed garlic cloves thoroughly. I find an immersion blender works best for this.
   
4. Toss the spring mix with the salad dressing in a bowl until evenly coated. Arrange lettuce on salad plates or in a large bowl. Garnish with carrots, goat cheese, dried cranberries, and pecans. Bon Appetit!

Roasted Carrot Salad Tips

1. You can also use just arugula as your base lettuce.
2. For a more easy roasted carrot salad, skip toasting the pecans and consider making the salad dressing ahead of time.
3. Use blue cheese or feta if you are not a fan of goat cheese.
4. You can make the salad dressing ahead of time so the preparation will go faster.
5. You can store the salad dressing in the refrigerator for up to a week.
6. When refrigerated, the dressing may solidify slightly. To restore its consistency, remove it from the refrigerator at least 2 hours before serving, allowing it to reach room temperature and liquify.

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Thanks for joining me in discovering this irresistible honey-roasted carrot salad recipe. I hope you and your crew savor it as much as we do. It’s so versatile, perfect for dinner parties, simple lunches, or even brunch.

Blessings! 🤍