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 Christmas recipe (gluten free, vegetarian), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs large carrots, peeled and grated, orange segments, peeled and sliced, and toasted walnuts, chopped for a weeknight-friendly dinner. 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 "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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.