Carrot and Ginger Salad Recipe 🥕🥗
Description: This delightful Carrot and Ginger Salad recipe is a burst of flavors and textures, perfect for a light lunch or snack. With the sweetness of carrots, the zing of ginger, and the crunch of nuts, it’s a dish that will tantalize your taste buds.
- Recipe Category: Lunch/Snacks
- Keywords: Fruit, Vegetable, Nuts, Canadian, Spicy, Quick & Easy, No Cook, Beginner Cook, Inexpensive
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Servings: 4
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup sultana raisins
- 3/4 cup grated carrot
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 tablespoon honey
- 1 3/4 tablespoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons pecans, chopped
- 1 tablespoon walnuts, chopped
- 1 small piece ginger root, grated
- Juice and zest of 1/2 lemon
- Juice and zest of 1/2 orange
- 1 tablespoon sour cream or plain yogurt
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Put a little water into a kettle and put it on to boil. |
| 2 | Put the sultanas into a small bowl, then cover them with boiling water and set them aside. |
| 3 | To make the citrus dressing, peel and finely grate the ginger into a small mixing bowl. |
| 4 | Finely grate half the rind from the lemon and then from the orange into the bowl. |
| 5 | Squeeze the juice from half of the lemon and then from half of the orange and add it to the ginger in the mixing bowl. |
| 6 | Stir in the sour cream or yogurt and set the dressing aside. |
| 7 | Peel the carrots and grate them into a serving bowl, then drain the sultanas and add them. |
| 8 | Stir the dressing into the carrots and sultana mixture, then season with salt and add honey or sugar to taste. |
| 9 | Finally, stir in the chopped nuts and serve. |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 237.3
- Fat: 12.2g
- Saturated Fat: 4.2g
- Cholesterol: 14.9mg
- Sodium: 86.3mg
- Carbohydrates: 31.2g
- Fiber: 5.3g
- Sugar: 20.4g
- Protein: 5.6g
Recipe Tips:
- Make-Ahead: You can prepare the dressing and store it separately in the refrigerator for up to a day before mixing it with the carrots and nuts for a quick assembly when you’re ready to serve.
- Variations: Add a dash of cayenne pepper for an extra kick, or substitute the sour cream with Greek yogurt for a tangier flavor profile.
- Presentation: Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint or parsley for a pop of color and freshness.
This Carrot and Ginger Salad is not only delicious but also nutritious, making it a fantastic addition to your recipe collection. Enjoy the blend of sweet, spicy, and crunchy flavors in every bite!
