ORANGE BLOSSOM MINTED CARROT RAISIN SALAD
I love traditional carrot raisin salad ... but I always hated that some people use WAY too much mayo. You could hardly taste the carrots which were the main ingredient. So I found this a few years ago, and it has become my favorite, especially since I live in FL, it has great orange flavor. This is originally a Whole Foods Recipe, but it has been passed around quite a bit, so there have been some changes; however, I can't claim any rights to this - but it is such a light refreshing recipe. Take advantage of those pre-shredded carrots from the produce section, I definitely do (but you can always shred your own, especially if you grow them in your garden). A few grocery store items and you are set. As there is no mayo in this dish, it makes a great BBQ dish or potluck salad because it travels well. I always garnish with a couple of orange slices to remind people of what the main flavor is. And ... Orange Blossom Water? ... What do I use it in? Why bother buying a whole bottle? Well, I originally bought it for this salad, but I have used it over seafood, in teas (warm and cold), rice, and drizzled over grilled vegetables which is great. It can be purchased online, at Whole Foods and many other Health Food Markets, also any Asian Markets. It is a great addition to your condiment collection.
Provided by SarasotaCook
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 10m
Yield 6-8 Side servings, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Dressing -- Mix all the ingredients (except the mint) in a small bowl or measuring cup. Mix well to combine. Set half of the orange that you sliced as a garnish off to the side.
- Salad -- In a medium bowl, add the carrots and both raisins and mix well to combine. Toss with 1/2 of the dressing and check for seasoning (salt and pepper). Add a bit more of the dressing, but save a little to add right before you serve. Cover well with saran wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Serve -- Before serving, toss well, and add in the pecans, mint and the reserved dressing if necessary. I like to plate and garnish with some of the orange slices. ENJOY!
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Prechy Omassy
[email protected]Overall, I thought this salad was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't amazing either.
Jiro Tasi
[email protected]The salad was too time-consuming to make. I would recommend using a simpler recipe.
Choosen King
[email protected]The salad was too expensive. I would recommend using less expensive ingredients.
Dhruba Stha
[email protected]The salad was too crunchy. I would recommend grating the carrots instead of slicing them.
Terrell Timmerman
[email protected]The salad was too dry. I would recommend adding more dressing.
md ole ullah
[email protected]The salad was a bit bland. I would recommend adding more salt and pepper to the dressing.
Nunia Vatubua
[email protected]I found the orange blossom water to be a bit overpowering. I would recommend using less of it or omitting it altogether.
Munirkey4 Munirkey
[email protected]This salad is a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less sugar in the dressing.
Pro GamingYT
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of carrots, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing is delicious and the raisins add a nice sweetness.
Sumaira Sumaira
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover carrots.
junaid aziz
[email protected]I love the pop of color from the raisins in this salad.
Gary Robinson
[email protected]This is a great salad to make ahead of time. The flavors really meld together overnight.
Olga McGuigan
[email protected]I made this salad for a party and it was a big success! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the beautiful presentation.
MOXIE
[email protected]This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of carrots, raisins, and mint. The dressing is also very tasty. I will definitely be making this again!
Shelby Nall
[email protected]Easy to make and delicious! I used a store-bought orange blossom water and it turned out great. The salad was a hit at my potluck.
miguel correa
[email protected]I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit! The dressing is tangy and flavorful, and the carrots and raisins add a nice crunch. I also like to add a handful of chopped walnuts for extra texture. Highly recommend!
bonface macharia
[email protected]This carrot salad was a delightful surprise! The combination of orange blossom water, mint, and raisins added a unique and refreshing twist to the classic carrot salad. I especially enjoyed the subtle sweetness from the raisins and the bright citrus