CARROT RAISIN SLAW

Dec 20, 2016

 

CARROT RAISIN SLAW

Cheryl Wixson
This salad contrasts the sharp taste of cumin with the sweetness of raisins. Nutritional benefits include 71% RDA of Vitamin A, 51% RDA of Vitamin K, and 21% RDA of Vitamin C.
Servings 24

Ingredients
  

  • 6 pounds large carrots grated, about 1 1/2or 6 cups
  • 6 cups grated cabbage about 1 1/2 pounds
  • 1 1/2 cup cups raisins plumped in 1 cup hot water
  • 5 ounces rice vinegar or fresh lemon juice
  • 3 ounces canola oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
  • Scant 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • sea salt and fresh pepper to taste
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions
 

  • Grate the carrots and the cabbage into a medium bowl either by hand or food processor. Add the hot water to the raisins in a small bowl and let set so the raisins will plump.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, canola oil, cumin, sugar, cayenne pepper, chopped fresh parsley. Season to taste with sea salt and fresh pepper.
  • Drain the raisins and add to the carrots and cabbage. Stir the dressing into the salad and serve.

Cheryl's Notes

Makes about 24 – 1/2 cup servings.
Nutritional analysis per serving: 81 calories, 1 grams protein, 12 grams carbohydrates, 3 grams fat (0 grams trans fat), 27 mg. sodium, 2 grams fiber.

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