Xanthan Gum 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 is a simple whisk-together situation — apple cider vinegar, honey, olive oil, fresh ginger, and a touch of warm Ceylon cinnamon — and it comes together in minutes with no special equipment needed. A short rest lets the carrots soften just slightly and the raisins plump up beautifully, so every bite has that perfect balance of chew and crunch. Many store-bought slaws and bottled dressings sneak in thickeners and stabilizers that can be hard to spot on a label, so making your own from scratch is genuinely the easiest workaround. Every single ingredient here is clean and straightforward, with nothing added to bind or bulk up the dressing artificially. A scatter of fresh parsley at the end adds a little color and a herby lift that ties the whole thing together. It works as a cookout side, a weekday lunch topper, or a bright companion to grilled proteins of any kind.
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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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