Shredded Carrots With Dried Fruit Salad

Load up on vitamin A and fiber, plus omega-3s, in this healthy and simple side dish salad.

Prep Time: 15 Min
Ready In: 15 Min

Ingredients:
Salad:

1 pound carrots
4 tablespoons of a mixture of dried fruits and seeds, such as raisins, poppy seeds, sesame seeds or sunflower seeds
Fresh herbs, such as chives or parsley

Dressing:

3 tablespoons olive oil
Juice of 1 orange
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
1 large pinch salt

Directions:

Cut the ends off the carrots and peel them. Wash the carrots with cold water and grate the carrots into a large bowl.
Add the dried fruit mix to the carrots.
For dressing, mix all ingredients together in a small bowl or jar, whisking or shaking to blend.
Add the dressing to the carrots and mix well.
Garnish with fresh herbs and serve.

This recipe is courtesy of Gourmandize.com.

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