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Shaved carrots with charred dates: a delightful side dish

Peer reviewed by UK recipe editorsAuthored by UK recipe editorsOriginally published 30 Oct 2025

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This vibrant dish of shaved carrots with charred dates is a delightful vegan option that beautifully highlights the natural sweetness and crunch of fresh carrots. Whether using striking purple or classic orange varieties, the thinly sliced carrots create a stunning base, while the charred Medjool dates add a rich, caramelised depth. Combined with the zesty brightness of blood oranges and a tangy dressing of lime juice and rice vinegar, this salad is a feast for the senses, perfect for any occasion.

Ideal for a light lunch or as a refreshing side at dinner parties, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also packed with nutrients. The combination of flavours and textures makes it a satisfying choice that can elevate any meal, while the addition of tarragon leaves brings a fragrant finish that ties everything together beautifully.

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Ingredients for Shaved carrots with charred dates

  • 680 g purple or orange carrots, trimmed, scrubbed, shaved on a mandoline or very thinly sliced into rounds

  • kosher salt

  • 3 large blood oranges or 2 small grapefruits

  • 60 ml extra-virgin olive oil

  • 30 ml fresh lime juice

  • 30 ml unseasoned rice vinegar

  • 10 Medjool dates

  • tarragon leaves (for serving)

How to make Shaved carrots with charred dates

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  • 30 Oct 2025 | Originally published

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