TANGY CARROT-APPLE SALAD WITH CIDER VINAIGRETTE

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Recipe from October 2010 Vegetarian Times. It says that the author, Matthew G. Kadey, RD, prefers sour to sweet and this recipe proves it. I did add a little extra Splenda, oil and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, but I leave that up to you! I did not serve mine over spinach, rather just in a small bowl as a meal starter. Lastly, I added some pepitas (pumpkin seeds without the shell), but again the addition of nuts is your choice.

Provided by januarybride

Categories     Apple

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 small clove garlic, minced (1/2 tsp.)
2 cups grated carrots (about 3 small carrots)
1/2 cup red apple, diced (I added more)
1/4 cup sliced green onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup chopped dried cranberries
1 teaspoon agave nectar (may sub honey)
1 tablespoon olive oil (use a nice, full bodied oil)
2 cups baby spinach leaves

Steps:

  • Combine cider vinegar and garlic in small bowl. Let stand 15 minutes.
  • Stir together carrots, apple, green onions, parsley, and cranberries in large bowl.
  • Whisk together agave nectar and oil into cider vinegar mixture. Add to carrot mixture, toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
  • Cover, and chill 2 hours, or overnight. Serve salad on bed of spinach leaves.

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