Golden Raisin and Carrot Salad with Peanuts
Healthy eating isn’t a new phenomenon. Our ancestors had the right idea, eating fresh and home-preserved foods from their gardens. One such recipe, shared in the newly released “Old Farmer’s Almanac Everyday Cookbook” is Golden Raisin and Carrot Salad with Peanuts. The publishers have graciously made it available to “Robust Cooking” readers. This recipe is a good accompaniment to your holiday turkey dinner.
Golden Raisin and Carrot Salad
Makes 8 servings
Salad
1⁄2 cup golden raisins
8 medium carrots, peeled and coarsely shredded
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
3⁄4 teaspoon salt
Dressing
3 tablespoons safflower oil
1 tablespoon whole yellow mustard seeds
3 tablespoons sesame seeds
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon peel
1⁄8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1⁄2 cup peanuts, coarsely chopped for topping
For salad:
Place the raisins in a small bowl and cover with hot water. Let stand for 1 hour, then drain. In a large salad bowl, combine the raisins, carrots, parsley, and salt.
For dressing:
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat, and add the mustard seeds. In a few seconds, they will begin to pop. As soon as popping starts, add the sesame seeds and cook until these start to pop or turn a golden brown. Pour the oil and toasted seeds over the carrot mixture. Add the lemon juice, lemon peel, and pepper. Toss gently until well blended. Sprinkle with the peanuts immediately before serving.
(recipe and cover art courtesy of the Lisa Ekus Group)
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This sounds perfect to serve at our Thanksgiving meal – thank you!
Sounds like a great recipe, yummy!
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What a great seasonal salad – the carrots are so sweet right now – I’m definitely going to try this!
Hadn’t heard about the Old Farmer’s Almanac Cookbook yet. Thanks for the post and recipe.
I’m not going to wait until Thanksgiving to try this one… it sounds like a perfect salad to send to work with my husband for lunch!
Can’t wait to try this recipe.
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That recipe sounds so perfect!! I am going to make it for dinner tonight
Knew there was a Farmer’s Almanac but didn’t know it included a cookbook. My co-workers would love this recipe.
My grandmother used to make a mean raisin and carrot salad- what a great memory! Thanks!
I am so hungry now, I will have to try this recipe
This one actually sounds super good to me. I’m going to make it Sunday.
That sounds tasty… I’ll have to try making it!
I never thought of using a mustard seed in with a carrot salad – wow!
Sounds delicious. I haven’t had a carrot and raisin salad in a long time. Might have to try this one out.
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YUM! my bf might even eat this one!
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I am not a fan of carrots but will pass this along to my sister. I have always loved the FA and their books. Very enjoyable reading.
yummy
this recipe sounds good! i know someone to pass it onto that would love it!
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This sounds great – I’ll have to get some mustard seeds.
Well, if nothing else, at least my son would eat the two main ingredients- carrots and raisins!
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Salad sounds yummy. Will definitely have to make it soon.
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I remember this recipe from my childhood. It was a staple for family get togethers. My mother actually ate it in a sandwich.
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gonna try this
Sounds so good.
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The recipe sounds good to me but I don’t think my family would like it. Good. That means more for me.
Sounds delicious:)
I want to get more fruits and veggies in my diet, so this salad will help. I didn’t know there was a Farmers almanac cookbook. I bet they have lots of tasty recipes.
sounds good
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There is a farmers market not far from my home. I would get fresh carrots to try this. Sounds pretty good healthy wise.
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My husband LOVES carrot and raisin salad and I don’t so I never make it. I think it’s time I did.