Healthy Spiced Carrot Salad

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Jan. 04, 2018

In this video we are making a Spiced Carrot Salad.This is one of my super entertaining go to's because its fresh,bright and vibrant.

Ingredients

Carrots 1 Pound
Extra virgin olive oil 1/4 Cup (4 tbs)
Lemon 1/2 , juiced
Dijon mustard 1 Teaspoon
Honey 2 Tablespoon
Ground cinnamon 1/4 Teaspoon
Paprika 1/4 Teaspoon
Ground cumin 1/8 Teaspoon
Salt 1/2 Teaspoon
Freshly ground black pepper To Taste
Toasted pine nuts 1/3 Cup (5.33 tbs)
Raisins 1/2 Cup (8 tbs)
Chopped curly parsley 1 Cup (16 tbs) (1/2 a bunch)

Directions

MAKING:

1.Wash and peel the carrots, then shred them using the shredding disk of a food processor. You could also use a grater but that might take a while.

2.In a large bowl, whisk to combine the olive oil, lemon juice, dijon mustard, honey, cinnamon, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper to taste.

3.Add the shredded carrots, pine nuts, raisins, and parsley. Toss well to coat.

4.If possible, let the dish rest for an hour before serving, either at room temperature or in the refrigerator, so the flavors can meld.

SERVING:

5.Serve and enjoy!

TIPS:

The carrot salad will keep for 2-3 days in the refrigerator.

Recipe Summary

Difficulty Level: Easy
Servings: 2