Ingredients

Tahini Curried Carrot Salad

5 cups cups shredded carrots (approx. 7-8 large carrots, peeled).

1 cup organic Thompson Raisins (or dates)

1/4 - 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds (raw)

1/3 cup tahini

1 tbsp curry powder

1/4 cup lemon juice

2 tbsp maple syrup

pinch of sea salt

dash of cayenne powder (optional)

Recipe Directions

In a small bowl, combine the tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, curry powder, sea salt. Whisk well (mixture will set as thick). In a large mixing bowl add the carrots, raisins and pumpkin seeds. Pour the dressing over the shredded carrots and toss well. Pour into serving bowl to set. Allow salad to marinate in the fridge for at least an hour or so, and serve chilled. Serves 4-5.

 

Barefootandfrolicking's Thoughts

By barefootandfrolicking

The warmth in this recipe comes from the yummy root veggies we call carrots, and also the cayenne pepper - tahini combination.The dried fruit option (Thompson raisins or dates) makes this an extra-nourishing recipe.

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barefootandfrolicking

Mar 27, 2013

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Hey PJ - I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Glad to hear it was a success for your potluck :)

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Tahini Curried Carrot Salad
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This salad looked great so I made it to take to a "potluck" at work this past week. Everyone loved it!!! I just made it again for my husband and ditto the response!

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Sep 20, 2013

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I loved this!! What an execellent treat!

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RawNut

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I loved this!! What an execellent treat!

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barefootandfrolicking

Mar 27, 2013

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Hey PJ - I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Glad to hear it was a success for your potluck :)

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Tahini Curried Carrot Salad
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This salad looked great so I made it to take to a "potluck" at work this past week. Everyone loved it!!! I just made it again for my husband and ditto the response!

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