🥕🔥 No-Cook Carrot Pepper Salad (Jar Recipe)
“There’s no need to cook it. Everyone who tries it asks for the recipe. Even if you make 100 jars, it still won’t be enough.”
👉 I offer you this recipe in exchange for a simple “Yum” 😄
📝 Description
This vibrant, no-cook carrot pepper salad is crunchy, juicy, slightly spicy, and unbelievably addictive. Made with freshly grated carrots, sweet peppers, herbs, garlic, and oil, it marinates naturally and develops incredible flavor without turning on the stove.
Perfect for filling jars, serving with meals, or sneaking spoonfuls straight from the fridge. Once you try it, you’ll understand why people beg for the recipe.
🛒 Ingredients
- 2 kg (about 4½ lb) carrots, grated
- 4–5 bell peppers, finely chopped
- 2–3 hot chili peppers, finely chopped (optional, to taste)
- 1 full head garlic, minced
- 1 cup vegetable oil or olive oil
- ¼ cup vinegar (white or apple cider)
- 1½ tbsp salt (or to taste)
- 1 tbsp sugar
- ½ cup fresh parsley or dill, finely chopped
👩🍳 Instructions (No Cooking!)
- Grate the carrots and place them in a large bowl.
- Add chopped bell peppers, chili peppers, and garlic.
- Sprinkle in salt and sugar.
- Pour in oil and vinegar.
- Add fresh herbs.
- Mix very well using clean hands or a large spoon until the vegetables release juice.
- Pack tightly into clean jars, pressing down so the juices rise.
- Cover and refrigerate for 12–24 hours before eating.
That’s it. No stove. No stress. Pure magic.
💡 Notes
- The salad softens naturally as it marinates
- Flavor improves every day
- Bright orange color is completely natural
🌟 Tips for Success
- Grate carrots thinly for best texture
- Adjust chili based on your spice tolerance
- Always press vegetables down in jars so they stay juicy
- Use glass jars only for best freshness
🍽️ Servings
- Makes about 6–8 jars (500 ml each)
- Serving size: ½–1 cup
🧮 Nutritional Info (Approx. per serving)
- Calories: ~150 kcal
- Carbs: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Healthy Fats: 10 g
- Vitamin A: Very High
- Vitamin C: High
🌿 Benefits
- 🥕 Supports eye & skin health
- ❤️ Rich in antioxidants
- 🌱 Improves digestion
- 🔥 Boosts metabolism
- 💧 Naturally hydrating
- ❄️ Great for meal prep & fridge storage
❓ Q & A
Q: How long does it last in the fridge?
A: Up to 2–3 weeks when refrigerated and tightly sealed.
Q: Can I skip the chili?
A: Yes, it’s still delicious without heat.
Q: Can I use olive oil only?
A: Absolutely—extra virgin olive oil works great.
Q: Does it need sterilized jars?
A: Clean, dry jars are enough since it’s refrigerated.