Emulsifier Free Carrot and Currant Salad with Ginger-Citrus Dressing
Bright, earthy, and alive with citrus, this shredded carrot salad is the kind of dish that looks effortless but tastes like you actually tried. The ginger-citrus dressing comes together with a quick whisk of olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, and a pinch of turmeric — no emulsifiers, no additives, just real ingredients doing all the work. That matters more than it might seem, because so many bottled dressings rely on lecithins or other stabilizers to hold their texture, which makes a simple homemade vinaigrette like this one genuinely hard to find on a store shelf. Toasted walnuts add a warm, nutty crunch that plays beautifully against the sweet chew of dried currants, and the fresh parsley keeps everything feeling light. Letting the salad rest for a few minutes before serving is a small step that makes a big difference — the carrots soften just slightly and soak up all that zingy dressing. It works as a side alongside grilled proteins, tucked into a grain bowl, or honestly just eaten straight from the mixing bowl.
About FigFig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.
Learn more →Ingredients
4 servings
For the salad
- 1 lb carrots, peeled and coarsely grated
- ⅓ cup dried currants
- ½ cup raw walnuts, roughly chopped
- 3 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 large lemon)
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tsp honey
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Heat a small dry skillet over medium heat. Add the walnuts and toast, stirring frequently, for 3–4 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden at the edges. Transfer immediately to a plate to cool.
- 2
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, ginger, honey, turmeric, salt, and black pepper until fully combined.
Want the full recipe?
Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!