Honey-Roasted Carrot and Feta Salad with Toasted Walnuts

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-12 · Updated 2026-06-12

Sweet honey-roasted carrots paired with tangy feta and crunchy toasted walnuts make a vibrant Mediterranean-inspired salad. This Mediterranean-inspired salad recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs carrots, olive oil, honey into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. 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

• 1 lb, peeled and cut into 2-inch sticks carrots
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 1/2 tbsp honey
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup, roughly chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a mixing bowl, toss 1 lb peeled carrots cut into 2-inch sticks with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 1/2 tbsp honey, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.
2. Step 2: Spread the carrots on a baking sheet in a single layer and roast for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender and caramelized on the edges.
3. Step 3: While the carrots roast, toast 1/2 cup roughly chopped walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, shaking the pan frequently until fragrant and lightly browned. Remove from heat.
4. Step 4: Transfer the roasted carrots to a serving bowl and toss with 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese, 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, and 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice for brightness.
5. Step 5: Sprinkle the toasted walnuts over the salad just before serving for a crunchy contrast.