Beef Free Carrot Raisin Slaw
This bright, crunchy slaw is the kind of side dish that earns compliments every single time. Coarsely grated carrots and plump raisins get tossed in a zingy apple cider vinegar dressing that's balanced with honey, fresh ginger, and a warm hint of Ceylon cinnamon — it's sweet, tangy, and just a little bit unexpected. The short rest time lets the carrots soften just enough and the raisins soak up all that flavor, so every bite is perfectly cohesive. Since the whole dish is built around fresh vegetables, pantry staples, and a simple whisked dressing, there's nothing here that could sneak in unwanted animal proteins — it's naturally free of any meat-based ingredients without any substitutions required. A scatter of fresh parsley at the end adds a pop of color and a clean herbal finish. It works beautifully alongside grilled fish, roasted chicken, or as part of a vegetable-forward spread, and it comes together with almost no effort at all.
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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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