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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The recipe sounds so good. I am gonna try it.
My husband does the cooking. Have to show him this one.
Sounds good. I love carrots and raisens. Yumm! I never knew the Farmers Almanac had a cook book.
Sounds yummy. Thanks
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Gonna pass on today’s recipe: we’ve never been fans of raisins. Love the idea of “cooking” up the surprise though.
I love this salad! Thanks for the contest!
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I love to cook from recipes but my fiance is the true “cook” – he can throw five ingredients together and make a meal you’ll rave about for years.
The carrot/raisin combo has never appealed to me.
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mmm this sounds so good. it reminds me a little of nigella lawsons carrot salad that I am addicted too. great way to get your beta carotene
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i would have to leave the raisens out.
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sounds great
Sounds yummy.
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Yum, haven’t had a carrot saald in ages, thanks for the recipe and giveaway!
I was just looking at some golden raisins at the store the other day. Haven’t had them in years, maybe should get some and try this recipe. thanks
this is a very interesting recipe
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I love trying new recipes…thanks!
love to try sounds great
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My son will eat anything with raisins in it!
Sounds like a yummy salad! I would probably throw some apple in there as well!
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Now I know what I’m making for our Church Potluck on Sunday!!!! Thanks for the great recipe!
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Peanuts are definitely a “new twist” for me, in regards to a carrot and raisin salad. So is using golden raisins. I will have to make it for our next family gathering, which will probably Thanksgiving. Thanks a bunch!
It all appeals to me.
I am a vegetarian and this salad sounds very good to me! Please enter me in your delightful drawing. Many thanks…..Cindi
I had to add the ingredients to my shopping list. I just have to try this.
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Love raisins, any kind. Sounds very good – you’re making me hungry ,
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Normally I’m not a fan of carrot and raisin salad but when it’s so highly recommended I’m willing to try it.
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Thanks for sharing the great recipe!
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What a great recipe! Thank you for sharing!
Sounds great
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