Honey-Glazed Carrot and Orange Salad with Toasted Walnuts

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

A bright, lightly sweetened carrot salad with fresh orange segments and crunchy toasted walnuts, ideal for a festive side dish. This Mediterranean-inspired Christmas recipe (gluten free, vegetarian), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs large carrots, peeled and grated, orange segments, peeled and sliced, toasted walnuts, chopped for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 cups large carrots, peeled and grated
• 1 cup orange segments, peeled and sliced
• 1/2 cup toasted walnuts, chopped
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, combine 4 cups peeled and grated carrots with 1 cup peeled and sliced fresh orange segments.
2. Step 2: Drizzle 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, and 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil over the carrot and orange mixture. Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
3. Step 3: Toss gently with 1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley until all ingredients are evenly coated and combined.
4. Step 4: Chill the salad for 15 minutes before serving to let flavors meld and for a refreshing, crisp texture.