Description
Discover the vibrant flavors of Ginger Spice Carrot Raisin Salad, where the warmth of spices meets the crunch of fresh veggies. This colorful dish features shredded carrots, sweet raisins, and a zesty ginger dressing that tantalizes your taste buds. Perfect for potlucks or family dinners, it’s quick to prepare and sure to impress. Enjoy this delightful salad chilled or at room temperature for an unforgettable experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups shredded carrots (about 4 large carrots)
- 1 cup plump raisins
- 2 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger
- 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Wash and peel the carrots, then shred them until you have about four cups.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded carrots and raisins.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, grated ginger, and cinnamon to create the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the carrot-raisin mixture and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then let it sit for 10 minutes so flavors can meld.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 104
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 68mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg