Cinnamon-Raisin Carrot Salad
Nothing says Spring like a fresh salad, so enjoy a taste of the season with this simple recipe.
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded carrots, peeled peeled
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1 apple, cored, unpeeled, cut into 1-inch matchsticks (about 1 ½ cups)
- ½ cup raisins
- ¼ cup chopped pecans
- 2 tablespoons raw sunflower seed kernels
Dressing
- 1/3 cup unsweetened apple juice
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Mix carrots, cabbage, apple, raisins, pecans, and sunflower seeds kernels in a large bowl. In a smaller bowl, add apple juice and cinnamon. Use a whisk to combine, and pour over carrot mixture. Stir well to coat.
- Place in refrigerator 1-2 hours or until cool. Serve chilled.
- Yield: 10 servings (serving size: ½ cup)
Notes
- Substitute raisins with golden raisins.
- Use walnuts instead of pecans.