Carrot Ginger Salad

Carrot Ginger Salad Ingredients:

• 2 cups shredded carrots (about 4 medium carrots)
• 1/4 cup fine chopped green or red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup raisins or craisins
• 1/4 cup unsalted cashews or sunflower seeds

Asian Dressing:

• 1/4 cup orange juice (juice from 1/2 orange)
• 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil or olive oil
• 1 Tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
• 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon honey or sugar

Directions

1. Combine carrots, peppers, raisins and sunflower seeds in a bowl.
2. Combine orange juice, vegetable oil, soy sauce, ground ginger, garlic powder and honey or sugar in a jar. Cover and shake to blend.
3. Add the Asian salad dressing or your favorite salad dressing. Stir to blend.
4. Refrigerate for a few hours to blend flavors.
5. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Note:

• Honey is not recommended for children under 1 year old.

This article is adapted from medlineplus.gov

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