Nitrate & Nitrite 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 comes together in minutes — apple cider vinegar, honey, olive oil, fresh ginger, and a whisper of Ceylon cinnamon — and it transforms simple grated carrots into something genuinely craveable. A short rest lets the raisins plump up and the carrots soften just enough to soak in every bit of that warm, spiced vinaigrette. Many packaged slaws and bottled dressings sneak in preservatives that people following a nitrate- and nitrite-free lifestyle need to avoid, but every ingredient here is clean and straightforward. Fresh parsley scattered on top at the end adds a pop of color and a little herbal brightness if you want it. It works beautifully alongside grilled chicken, tucked into a wrap, or just eaten straight from the bowl with a fork.
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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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