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Carrot Apple and Walnut Salad
This carrot and apple salad is quick and easy; my kind of salad! It is loaded with healthy ingredients. The lemony dressing and plump raisins make it irresistible. There's something about sunflower oil that gives any salad a Slavic kick. It's that secret little ingredient that makes salads taste more "authentic" to my Ukrainian taste buds (afterall, Ukraine and Russia are two of the largest producers of sunflower oil). It's so aromatic and adds great flavor. If you haven't tried it, I think you should give it a whirl. P.S. If you have the option, it's best to buy un-refined sunflower oil - it tastes better and is a little better for you.
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 15 min⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 5 min👤 Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com📖 natashaskitchen
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●skillet
- ●bowl
- ●mixing bowl
- ●measuring cup
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Toast walnuts on a dry skillet until golden then remove from heat to cool (keep an eye on them; they can burn quickly).
walnuts (coarsely chopped, lightly toasted)1 cup
2
Soak raisins in 1 cup boiling hot water for about ⏱️ 1 minute to soften them up. Drain well and set aside.
3
Cut carrots into matchsticks and place them in a large mixing bowl.
4
Cut apples into matchsticks and toss them with 1 Tbsp lemon juice right away to prevent browning (I used a granny smith apples but most apples will work well.
apples (we used granny smith, peeled, cored and sliced into matchsticks)2
5
Add soaked raisins and toasted walnuts to the bowl.
walnuts (coarsely chopped, lightly toasted)1 cup
6
In a small bowl or measuring cup, combine 2 Tbsp lemon juice, 3 Tbsp sunflower oil, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Pour the dressing over salad and stir until combined.
sunflower oil (3 Tbsp)3 Tbsptsp salt1/2
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