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a plate of carrot salad

Shredded Carrot and Currant Salad

Dairy-Free
Gluten-Free
Nut-Free
Sugar-Free
Vegan

The Middle Eastern–inspired flavors of orange flower water and cinnamon pair well with raw carrots in this quick-and-easy salad.

a plate of carrot salad
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Serves | four

Ingredients

  • 4 cups carrots, peeled, shredded with a grater and packed
  • 1/4 cup dried currants
  • 1/2 tsp. orange flower water (available at a Middle Eastern or gourmet market, as well as online)
  • 2 oranges, juiced and zested
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

  1. Toss the grated carrots with the currants in a medium salad bowl.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the orange flower water (omit if it’s not readily available), orange juice and zest, cinnamon, salt, pepper, and extra-virgin olive oil. Toss dressing with the currants and carrots.
  3. Store salad in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Keeps well for two to three days.

Food Photography by: Terry Brennan; Food Styling by: Betsy Nelson

Karen Olson is a Minneapolis-based writer and editor.

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