Five Fifty Two

Carrot Slaw with Cranberries, Toasted Walnuts & Citrus Vinaigrette

Nutritional Information: 240 Calories | 180mg Sodium | 16g Fat | 3g Protein | 23g Carbs | 4g Fiber

Yields: 4-6 servings | Total time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup walnuts (coarsely chopped)
  • 1 pound carrots (grated, or 1-1/3 pounds carrots, peeled and grated)
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (or walnut oil)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons orange juice (freshly squeezed, from 1 orange)
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 3 scallions (white and green parts, thinly sliced)
  • 3 tablespoons flat leaf parsley (chopped fresh)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions: 

  1. Set oven rack to middle position and preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place walnuts on baking sheet and bake until toasted and fragrant, 7-10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  2. Combine all remaining ingredients in a large bowl and toss well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to blend. Season to taste with salt, pepper, honey or more citrus. Toss in walnuts and serve.

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