Always up for something new and healthy, I first enjoyed this novel sandwich at a raw juice bar in Orlando, Florida. Trust me when I tell you that the combo of raw carrot with grassfed cheddar cheese is absolutely delicious!
Carrot-Cheddar Sandwich
Ingredients
- 1 medium organic carrot, grated
- 2 oz. grassfed cheddar cheese
- 1-2 tsp mayo
- Lettuce and sliced tomato
- 2 slices of your favorite gluten-free or grain-free bread
Instructions
- Toast bread. Grate carrot and cheese and transfer to a small bowl.
- Add in mayo (or substitute with whole milk yogurt) and mix well to combine.
- Top the toasted bread with the carrot-cheddar sandwich filling.
- Add lettuce and tomato, if desired.
- Serve with fresh pineapple chunks.
Kelly, you may be tired of hearing our comments since nearly everything I’ve made for days has been inspired by you! I have to admit that I thought this might be a “tough sell” for my husband and kids. THEY LOVED IT! My 6th grader asked me to make more to pack in his school lunchbox this week. The balance of the sweet carrot and the creamy, savory cheese is brilliant! Truly wonderful and exceeded my expectations tremendously. I plan to repeat this recipe often from now on. Thank you so much again for the impact your having in our home. I litterally thanked God for you today! I’m telling as many people as I can!
Gwen, what a blessing! I love to hear from friends like you! I thank God each day that I can help families like yours – it’s the Lord who has given me this opportunity to serve and so I am thankful to be of help. I truly appreciate your kind words of encouragement! So happy your family is embracing healthy changes! Blessings, Kelly
Kelly,
Any idea if the cheese and carrot mix will keep for a few days (not on a sandwich until serving)? I’m planning for a multi-day road trip (with ice chest). I was thinking the carrots might let out more liquid over time because of any salt in the cheese, but I wasn’t sure.
Thanks!
Whitney
Yes, your instincts are correct. The carrot will “sweat” and the mixture will be too soggy if you pre-make it and let is sit for more than 12 hours. But here’s what you can do … Grate the carrot and place on a paper towel and put it in a container or re-sealable baggie. Grate the cheese and place in a separate container or baggie. Put these in your ice chest with a little side of mayo or yogurt (whatever you place to mix them with). And just combine when you’re ready to eat. You can do a big batch this way and eat it more than once over a course of a several days, if you’d like! Hope you have a great trip! Blessings, Kelly 🙂
Thank you for the tips! Blessings, Whitney
My pleasure! Hope you have a blessed trip! 🙂
This was a great addition to the list of recipes Ive been making for my son’s lunches! I tested it on myself first, of course. I put a light smear of hummus on toasted whole wheat, then the carrot/cheese mixture and a slice of ripe summer tomato with freshly cracked black pepper. SOOO good! Thank you for great inspiration and a wonderful recipe.
Thanks for the kind words, Kelly! So happy you and your son enjoyed this recipe. It’s definitely one of my personal favorites! Appreciate you taking the time to leave a sweet note! Blessings to you, your son and family, Kelly 🙂
Made these for my kids and they devoured them. Thanks for the good combo of healthy food.
Thanks for taking the time to leave a kind note, Shonda! So glad your kiddos enjoyed these 🙂 Blessings, Kelly
Well that was a combo I NEVER would have come up with! but YUM! I’ll be making that again to send in sandwiches to MDO for my son.
Hi, Erin! LOL! Glad you took the leap of faith. This one is a crazy-good combo! 🙂 Thanks for taking time to comment! Blessings, Kelly
Hello Kelly,
This recipe looks great, I really want to try it but I am not sure where I can find the raw milk cheddar cheese. Any suggestions? I am having to pack lunch for my 4 yr old 2 days a week for PreK and I am trying to keep it interesting and healthy. I’ve done a lot of peanut butter, apple butter, and banana wraps and pita pockets and I think he’s getting burned out. Thanks! I love your blog BTW
Hi, Tracey! If you don’t have raw milk cheddar available in your area, then stick to organic cheddar (or better, if it’s available grassfed/pastured cheddar). I am definitely not advocating that people break the bank or go to burdensome measures to eat healthy. It’s all about balance. And as far as getting some new ideas and inspiration for lunch … I’ve got many ideas I share in the lunch section of this site: http://thenourishinghome.com/lunch/ I hope this helps! Thanks taking the time to write and for your kind, encouraging words. Lots of blessings to you and your family, Kelly 🙂
THANKS! I just checked out the Lunches link. Great Ideas there too!
You’re very welcome 🙂
Hi Kelly,
As a mom of three school age kids I’m always searching for new healthy lunch ideas. My kids really loved this and it’s budget friendly. I grate the carrot the night before and then store it in the refrigerator with a paper towel as you suggested to another poster, this really cuts down on preparation time in the morning when everyone is trying to get out of the house. Thanks for the great recipe, Jen
Awesome, Jen! Thanks so much for sharing and being so encouraging. What a joy to know you’re family is enjoying the recipes here. I appreciate you taking the time to leave a kind note. Many blessings to you and your precious family, Kelly 🙂
I finally got around to making this for lunch today! It was delicious! My 4 yr old and 2 yr old ate it up, and I really liked it too! Thanks for sharing this great combo. It is going to be a weekly lunch for us… Getting away from the MacnCheese and pbj rut! Thank you!
That’s so wonderful to hear! Good for you for trying something new – and how exciting your kiddos loved it too! I appreciate you sharing this, do you mind if I share your comment with others via social media? I only use first names. Thank you! 🙂
Of course, please share! Thanks again!
Like others, I never would have thought of this combination either, but I’m giving it a go today with the kids! Based on others’ feedback, I have a feeling it’ll be a winner. 🙂 Thank you Kelly!
yay! I hope y’all enjoy it too! xo 🙂
Thought I invited this!!!!! But seriously, it’s just the best with the bonus that the carrot means you don’t eat as much cheese so healthier. I grind salt and pepper into it too.