Artificial Food Coloring Free Carrot Raisin Slaw
Bright, sweet, and tangy all at once, this carrot and raisin slaw is the kind of side dish that disappears fast at any table. The dressing is a simple whisked blend of apple cider vinegar, honey, olive oil, fresh ginger, and a touch of Ceylon cinnamon — every ingredient is whole and recognizable, which is exactly the point. Store-bought slaws and bottled dressings are notorious for sneaking in synthetic dyes to boost their color, but this one gets its gorgeous golden-orange hue entirely from fresh carrots. A short rest lets the raisins plump up and the carrots soften just enough to soak in all that warm, spiced dressing. The result is tender but still has a satisfying bite, with little bursts of sweetness from the raisins in every forkful. A scatter of fresh parsley at the end adds a pop of green and a clean, herby finish. It's simple enough for a weeknight but impressive enough to bring to a cookout.
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4 servings
- 1 lb carrots (about 5 medium), peeled and coarsely grated
- ½ cup raisins
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ¼ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the grated carrots and raisins in a large mixing bowl and toss to combine.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, honey, olive oil, grated ginger, Ceylon cinnamon, and sea salt until the honey is fully dissolved and the dressing is smooth.
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