Tunisian Carrot and Walnut Salad
Carrots with spiced walnuts and raisins tossed in a honey vinaigrette and topped with cilantro
Ingredients
- 1 lb carrots trimmed, peeled, and shredded
- 1 ½ tsp olive oil
- ½ cup walnuts chopped
- ¾ tsp ground cumin
- Pinch cayenne pepper
- ½ cup seedless raisins
- 3 Tbsp honey
- 2 Tbsp white wine vinegar
- ½ cup cilantro leaves chopped
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- In a sauté pan over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add walnuts, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Sauté until aromatic, 20-30 seconds. Mix in shredded carrots and allow to cool slightly.
- Combine carrots-walnut mixture with raisins, honey, vinegar, cilantro, and salt. Mix well. Chill until ready to serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 100mgFiber: 3gSugar: 13g
Note: Since everyone’s health history and nutritional needs are so different, please make sure that you talk with your doctor and a registered dietitian to get advice about the diet and exercise plan that‘s right for you.