ORANGE BLOSSOM MINTED CARROT RAISIN SALAD
I love traditional carrot raisin salad ... but I always hated that some people use WAY too much mayo. You could hardly taste the carrots which were the main ingredient. So I found this a few years ago, and it has become my favorite, especially since I live in FL, it has great orange flavor. This is originally a Whole Foods Recipe, but it has been passed around quite a bit, so there have been some changes; however, I can't claim any rights to this - but it is such a light refreshing recipe. Take advantage of those pre-shredded carrots from the produce section, I definitely do (but you can always shred your own, especially if you grow them in your garden). A few grocery store items and you are set. As there is no mayo in this dish, it makes a great BBQ dish or potluck salad because it travels well. I always garnish with a couple of orange slices to remind people of what the main flavor is. And ... Orange Blossom Water? ... What do I use it in? Why bother buying a whole bottle? Well, I originally bought it for this salad, but I have used it over seafood, in teas (warm and cold), rice, and drizzled over grilled vegetables which is great. It can be purchased online, at Whole Foods and many other Health Food Markets, also any Asian Markets. It is a great addition to your condiment collection.
Provided by SarasotaCook
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 10m
Yield 6-8 Side servings, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Dressing -- Mix all the ingredients (except the mint) in a small bowl or measuring cup. Mix well to combine. Set half of the orange that you sliced as a garnish off to the side.
- Salad -- In a medium bowl, add the carrots and both raisins and mix well to combine. Toss with 1/2 of the dressing and check for seasoning (salt and pepper). Add a bit more of the dressing, but save a little to add right before you serve. Cover well with saran wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Serve -- Before serving, toss well, and add in the pecans, mint and the reserved dressing if necessary. I like to plate and garnish with some of the orange slices. ENJOY!
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NeoGift Mthombene
[email protected]I love the pop of color that the raisins add to this salad.
Alone Antor
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover Easter carrots.
Nichodis Todd
[email protected]I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to get my kids to eat their carrots.
Zyad Moataz
[email protected]This is my go-to salad recipe for potlucks. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Rebecca Ford
[email protected]I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit at parties.
Dylon Maddison
[email protected]This salad is a great make-ahead dish. It's even better the next day.
Fiza4646
[email protected]I added some chopped walnuts to the salad for extra crunch. It was a great addition.
Naeem Butt
[email protected]I didn't have any orange blossom water, so I used rose water instead. It turned out great!
agboso ignatius
[email protected]I found the orange blossom water to be a bit overpowering. I would use less of it next time.
Ashlynn Nykole
[email protected]This salad is a bit too sweet for my taste. I would reduce the amount of sugar in the dressing next time.
Thakiyyu Lukwago
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The orange blossom water and mint are so refreshing.
John Rizzotti
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover carrots. It's also a healthy and refreshing side dish.
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[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about the orange blossom water, but I'm so glad I tried it! It really made the salad special. The combination of flavors was perfect.
Irfan Yaqoob
[email protected]This salad was so easy to make and it turned out so well! The flavors were perfect together and it was a great side dish for our dinner. I will definitely be making this again.
Zain Nawaz
[email protected]I've never had carrot salad before, but this recipe was a great introduction. It was light and flavorful, and the orange blossom water gave it a really interesting twist. I'll definitely be making this again.
Ajsel Izeiroski
[email protected]This carrot salad was delightful! The orange blossom water and mint gave it a unique and refreshing flavor. The raisins added a touch of sweetness, and the nuts added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.