Creamy Carrot and Cheese Salad

Creamy Carrot and Cheese Salad

If you're looking for a quick, yet flavorful salad to complement your meal or serve as a starter, this creamy carrot and cheese salad is a perfect choice. The combination of fresh, crunchy carrots with rich cheese and a creamy dressing will pleasantly surprise you. It's a simple, satisfying dish that even the kids will enjoy.

Ingredients

Carrots
5 pieces
Yellow cheese
200 g
choose your preferred type for flavor
Mayonnaise
4 tbsp
optionally mixed with yogurt for a lighter version
Garlic cloves
2 pieces
Salt
1 tsp
adjust to taste
Ground black pepper
0.25 tsp
adjust to taste

Step by step

Step 1

Peel and wash the carrots thoroughly, then grate them using a medium-hole grater.

Creamy Carrot and Cheese Salad - Step 1
Step 2

Grate the yellow cheese using the same grater.

In a bowl, combine the grated cheese, mayonnaise (or a mix of mayo and 1-2 tablespoons of Greek yogurt), crushed garlic, salt, and ground black pepper.

Creamy Carrot and Cheese Salad - Step 2
Step 3

Stir the ingredients well to combine. Taste and adjust with more mayonnaise, salt, or pepper as needed.

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for 1-2 hours to let the flavors blend.

Creamy Carrot and Cheese Salad - Step 3
Step 4

Serve chilled, either on its own with fresh bread or as a side to grilled meats or barbecue.

Feel free to tweak the ratio of carrots to cheese based on your personal taste; this salad remains delicious in any proportion.

Enjoy your meal!

Creamy Carrot and Cheese Salad - Step 4
Quantity: 5 servings
Prep time: 10 min
Difficulty: easy
Ready in: 20 min
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Collections: Salads, Appetizers

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