I love this salad because it always reminds me of childhood days at my grandmother’s home. I double the recipe so I can have it handy for easy snacks or as a part of my meals throughout the week. I leave the carrots unpeeled to preserve all of their nutrients.
The bright orange color of the carrots is the beta-carotene, an antioxidant, that gets converted into Vitamin A when we ingest it. Carrots are packed with vital nutrients and health benefits.
Raisins are a good source of carbohydrates for energy. Raisins are also rich in B vitamins, iron, and potassium. This might seem surprising, but compounds found in raisins fight bacteria in the mouth that cause cavities and gum disease.
Ingredients:
1 bag carrots, unpeeled, grated
1–2 c. raisins
¼ c. mayonnaise (Primal Kitchen is one brand I recommend)
Directions:
Mix all ingredients together and enjoy!
Variations:
1. Substitute ¼ cup orange juice mixed with 2 tablespoons raw, organic, extra virgin, pure coconut oil for the mayonnaise.
2. Add chopped walnuts or pecans to the salad.
3. Substitute chopped dates for the raisins.
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Nancy Addison is a certified health counselor, nutritionist, chef, as well as a certified practitioner of Psychosomatic Therapy. She teaches people about living a healthier, happier life through nutrition and lifestyle. She has appeared on NBC, Fox, CBS, and in documentaries (one example- “Eating You Alive”). You can reach her on her website, Organic Healthy Life, or find easy, healthy recipes in Nancy’s books (which are half cookbook). Here is her author page on Amazon. Author.to/nancyaddison
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