Emulsifier Free Carrot Raisin Slaw
Bright, sweet, and just a little tangy, this carrot and raisin slaw is the kind of side dish that disappears fast at any table. The dressing comes together with a quick whisk — apple cider vinegar, honey, olive oil, fresh ginger, and a touch of Ceylon cinnamon — so there's no need for any store-bought condiment loaded with stabilizers or emulsifying agents. That matters more than it sounds, because so many bottled dressings and pre-made slaws sneak in additives that can be genuinely hard to avoid. Here, every ingredient is whole and straightforward, and the result is a dressing that clings naturally to the carrots without any chemical help. A short rest lets the raisins plump up and the carrots soften just enough to turn this into something almost silky. Finish it with a handful of fresh parsley if you have it, and you've got a vibrant, crowd-pleasing dish that's as clean as it is delicious.
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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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