BHA & BHT 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 the table. The dressing comes together in minutes — apple cider vinegar, honey, olive oil, fresh ginger, and a touch of Ceylon cinnamon — and every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify as clean. That matters a lot when you're avoiding synthetic preservatives like BHA and BHT, which sneak into packaged dressings, bottled vinegars, and even some dried fruits more often than you'd expect. Making it from scratch here means you stay in full control without sacrificing any flavor. A short rest lets the carrots soften just enough and the raisins plump beautifully in the dressing, so the texture is perfectly balanced by the time it hits the table. Finish it with a handful of fresh parsley if you have it — it adds a pop of color and a little herby brightness that ties everything together. This one is simple, satisfying, and genuinely hard to stop eating.
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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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