Posted by Green Diva Mom on Aug.06, 2010

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If you’re not subscribed to the newsletter, you missed this tasty recipe for carrot raisin salad last week. Green Diva Mom reader and subscriber Catherine wrote back, “I tried the carrot raisin salad recipe from GreenDiva and it is really good and easy to make.  The same dressing could be used on shredded cabbage as a coleslaw (and add some sunflower seeds for extra crunch)!”

Carrot Raisin Salad

Ingredients:
2-3 medium carrots (2 cups peeled and shredded)
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped fresh or canned pineapple
1 Tbsp. chopped cilantro

Dressing
2 Tbsp. canned coconut milk
1/4 tsp turmeric
1/2 Tbsp honey
1 tsp orange zest
1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
salt and white pepper to taste

Prep and Cook Time: 15 minutes

Blend all dressing ingredients together in blender adding olive oil a little at a time at end.
Shred carrots in food processor or use a hand grater, which will take a little more time. Depending on how big they are, it will take about 2 or 3 carrots.
Mix carrots with raisins and pineapple, and toss with desired amount of dressing. Stir in chopped cilantro.

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