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This carrot raisin salad makes a wonderful side dish!
Sometimes, a side dish like this one is just as important as the main course. Sometimes, a side dish compliments a meal in such a way that the entire ensemble comes together in symphony.
That’s what happened the night I served this salad with a chicken dish I was creating for my upcoming cookbook. The cinnamon and ginger truly sings in this sweet and slightly peppery side salad. Mini Chef didn’t care for the peppery ginger, so I don’t recommend this for kids unless you’re willing to leave the ginger out. But for more mature palates, this is a wonderful combination of strong flavors and sweetness.
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Enjoy!
CARROT RAISIN SALAD RECIPE:
- 1 ½ cups shredded carrots
- ¼ cup raisins (packed)
- 1 medium orange (juiced – approximately 1/2 cup or 60 ml)
- ½ tsp. ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp. ginger (fresh, grated)
- 1 tbsp. maple syrup (optional, but good flavor)
- pinch of salt
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Mix all ingredients together in a medium mixing bowl.
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Allow to sit for 2 hours in refrigerator before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Please note that the nutrition data below is a ballpark figure. Exact data is not possible.
Calories: 33kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Sodium: 26mg | Potassium: 130mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 4580IU | Vitamin C: 1.9mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 0.3mg
