Ingredients[]
- 6 fresh carrots, grated (peeling is optional)
- 1 small zucchini, grated and pressed between paper towels to get rid of excess water
- ½ cup grated red cabbage
- ¼ raisins, soaked for ½ hour in warm water to plump up
- generous sprinkling of raw sesame seeds
Sweet carrot salad dressing[]
- ⅓ cup cold-pressed essential oils or extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tsp spicy curry powder
- ½ tsp fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped very fine
Directions[]
- Toss all veggies and sesame seeds together on a large, decorative plate.
- Prepare the dressing.
- Whip all ingredients together with a wire whisk until well-combined.
- Pour over the carrot salad and serve immediately (no need to toss after adding the dressing).