Seeds Free Carrot Raisin Slaw
This vibrant slaw is a bright, refreshing side that balances sweet, tangy, and warmly spiced flavors in every forkful. Coarsely grated carrots give it satisfying texture, while plump raisins add little bursts of natural sweetness that play beautifully against the apple cider vinegar dressing. A touch of fresh ginger and Ceylon cinnamon in the dressing elevates the whole thing from simple to genuinely crave-worthy. Many store-bought slaws and dressings sneak in sesame, poppy, or other seeds, so making this one from scratch means you stay in full control of what goes into the bowl. The short rest time is key — it lets the carrots soften just enough and allows the raisins to plump up and soak in all that honey-vinegar goodness. A scatter of fresh parsley at the end adds a pop of color and a clean herbal finish that makes it feel polished enough for a dinner party but easy enough for a weeknight. It's the kind of side dish that disappears fast, so you might want to double the batch.
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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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