carrot raisin salad

This carrot raisin salad is loaded with quinoa and chickpeas for extra protein and dressed in a bright and flavorful cilantro almond dressing. 

Carrot Raisin Salad

chickpeas,

carrots

quinoa

raisins

lemon juice

garlic clove,

slivered almonds, toasted (divided)

cilantro leaves

cumin

sweet smoked paprika

cayenne pepper

olive oil

sea salt and pepper

Spray a large skillet with olive oil, add the almonds and toast over moderate heat, stirring, until golden, about 5 minutes. Let cool.

Make the dressing: In a food processor, combine the lemon juice with the minced garlic and let stand for 15 minutes. Transfer half of the toasted almonds to the food processor. Add the cilantro, cumin, smoked paprika and cayenne pepper and pulse until chopped. Add the olive oil and process to a chunky paste. Season with salt and pepper; transfer to a large bowl. Add the chickpeas, carrots and raisins to the bowl and toss. Garnish with the remaining almonds and serve.

If you want to make the carrot salad ahead of time, it can be refrigerated overnight. Garnish with the toasted almonds just before serving.

I've been getting your recipes for some months now but this is the first one I've tried. It's delicious! I can't wait to try the deconstructed guac salad to use up this cilantro. :) I assumed that the quinoa went in the bowl the same time as carrots, chickpeas and raisins, but the recipe does not actually say that.

Carrot Raisin Salad is a simple to make cold side dish that is sweet and creamy and perfect for BBQs or potlucks.

mayonnaise

honey

water

salt

In a large bowl, combine mayo with honey, water, lemon juice, and salt. Whisk everything together until well combined.

Add the carrots and the raisins to the sauce, and toss well. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until serving.

This Easy, Healthy Carrot Raisin salad is made without mayonnaise and instead is dressed with a sweet and tangy dressing that compliments the carrots, raisin, and pineapple perfectly.

pineapple tidbits

rice wine vinegar

honey (or maple syrup)

carrots (about 4 large carrots)

Soak

Place the raisins in a small mixing bowl and cover them with hot water. Let the raisins sit in the hot water to plump up for 5 to 10 minutes. Once the raisins have plumped up, drain off the water.

Drain

Drain the pineapple tidbits, reserving 2 tablespoons for the dressing.

In a large mixing bowl, mix together the rice wine vinegar, honey, salt, and 2 tablespoons of reserved pineapple juice. for the dressing. Add the carrots, pineapple tidbits, and plumped raisins to the dressing and toss well to combine.

Refrigerate

Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving. 

This Carrot Raisin Salad is studded with cashews and tossed in the most flavorful Indian curry dressing.  Simple to make, healthy vegan, this carrot salad recipe is so addicting!

carrots, grated or matchstick

lime or orange zest (or some of both)

garlic clove, finely minced garlic

ginger,

cashews

scallions

cilantro

lime juice (or sub apple cider vinegar)

tablespoons, maple syrup, honey

pepper

½ teaspoon ground turmeric

yellow curry powder

cayenne

Place all ingredients in a bowl and toss well. Taste. Adjust salt, acid and sweetness to taste.

This will keep up to 4 days in the fridge.

Another recipe that hits it out of the ballpark!  Thank you!

Another outstanding recipe! The secret is the not-too-sweet, extra savory dressing. I added some chickpeas (about half a can) for extra heft.

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