Honey-Roasted Carrot and Tahini Salad with Toasted Pine Nuts

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-28 · Updated 2026-04-28

Sweet honey-roasted carrots combined with creamy tahini dressing and crunchy toasted pine nuts for a vibrant, nutritious salad. This Mediterranean-inspired Hanukkah recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs carrots, olive oil, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 190 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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

• 6 medium, peeled and cut into 3-inch sticks carrots
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 3 tbsp tahini
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp water
• 1 small, minced garlic clove
• 1/4 cup pine nuts
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss 6 medium peeled carrots cut into 3-inch sticks with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp honey, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp ground cumin in a baking dish. Roast for 25 minutes, turning halfway, until carrots are tender and caramelized.
2. Step 2: While carrots roast, prepare the dressing by whisking together 3 tbsp tahini, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp water, and 1 minced small garlic clove in a bowl until smooth and creamy. Add more water if needed to reach a pourable consistency.
3. Step 3: Toast 1/4 cup pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring often until golden and fragrant; remove from heat immediately to prevent burning.
4. Step 4: Arrange the roasted carrots on a serving platter, drizzle with tahini dressing, sprinkle with toasted pine nuts, and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving.