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Carrot and Garlic Salad

A crisp and creamy Russian salad featuring finely grated carrots tossed in a garlic and dill dressing.

15 minEasyServes 4130 cal/serving

RussianSaladNo-CookVegetarianLow CarbHalal-friendlyKosher-styleGluten-FreeNut-FreeSoy-FreeShellfish-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

  • 1 lb carrots, grated
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper, ground
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large bowl, combine 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp ground black pepper.

  2. 2

    Whisk the dressing ingredients together until smooth and well blended.

  3. 3

    Add 1 lb grated carrots and 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill to the bowl.

  4. 4

    Toss thoroughly to coat the carrots in the dressing.

  5. 5

    Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving cold.

Questions

How long does Carrot and Garlic Salad keep?

Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double Carrot and Garlic Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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