Classic carrot and raisin salad adds a fitting companion — apple. Adding an crisp apple to this well-loved duo makes it shine. It’s a simple companion to all kinds of meals, and is kid-friendly as well.
Using a food processor or mini-prep fitted with a grating blade makes it a breeze to prepare. Make sure to use fresh, sweet carrots. Carrots that have been sitting in the fridge for too long tend to become bitter.
What kind of apple to use for this recipe: You can use a sweet apple like Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Gala, or a more tart apple like Granny Smith. As long as it’s a crisp apple, you’re good to go.
What kind of meal does carrot and raisin salad go with?
- For a kid-friendly duo, serve with Super-Easy Vegan Macaroni and Cheese.
- As a complement to a bold, savory dish, serve with Spicy Eggplant and Tofu in Garlic Sauce.
- To dress up a plate with grain dishes, serve with Pearl Couscous Pilaf with Roasted Brussels Sprouts.
Honestly, carrot and raisin salad goes with just about any kind of meal, and is a fantastic way to use up carrots if you’ve got an abundance in the refrigerator.
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Classic Carrot and Raisin Salad with Apple
Adding an apple to classic carrot and raisin salad really makes it shine. It’s a simple, companion to all kinds of meals and is kid-friendly as well.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces carrots, peeled (or the equivalent of baby carrots)
- 1 sweet or tart crisp apple (Honeycrisp, Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith), peeled, cored, and cut into chunks
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice, or to taste
- 2 tablespoon maple syrup or agave, or to taste
- 1/2 cup raisins
- Pinch of cinnamon
Instructions
- Use a food processor or mini-prep fitted with the grating blade to grate the carrots.
- Do the same with the apple chunks.
- Combine the grated carrots and apples with the remaining ingredients in a serving bowl and stir together. Let stand for 10 minutes.
- Taste the salad, and add more lemon juice and/or syrup to your taste, then serve.
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