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Veggie Sides Recipes in 15 Minutes: Weeknight Winner

This recipe provides a quick and flavorful vegetable side dish perfect for busy weeknights. You can prepare this creamy carrot salad in just 15 minutes to complement your family meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Standing Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 195
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • 1/4 cup whole-milk plain strained (Greek-style) yogurt
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 4 teaspoons cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Salad
  • 4 cups shredded carrots from 3 large carrots
  • 1/2 cup golden raisins
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions

Equipment

  • Medium salad bowl

Method
 

  1. Combine the yogurt, mayonnaise, vinegar, honey, turmeric, cumin, pepper, and salt in a medium salad bowl. Whisk the ingredients well.
  2. Add the shredded carrots, raisins, and scallions to the bowl. Toss everything until the vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.
  3. Let the salad stand at room temperature for about 10 minutes so the flavors can combine before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 195kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 3gFat: 11g

Notes

This quick side dish is great for busy parents who want nutritious options for their families without spending much time in the kitchen. It shows that simple vegetables can become satisfying sides fast.

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