Carrot Ginger Salad

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1 cup orange juice
• 1/2 cup macadamia nuts or 1/2 cup slivered almonds
• 4 -5 medium carrots, peeled and grated (about 3 cups)
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (to taste)
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

Recipe

• 1 place dried cranberries and orange juice in a glass measuring cup and microwave on high for 1 minute. let sit for about 10 minutes to allow cranberries to plump.
• 2 toast nuts in a medium skillet over medium-low heat until just beginning to turn golden brown and fragrant. immediately remove from heat; when cool, chop coarsely and set aside.
• 3 place all ingredients in a medium non-reactive bowl and stir to combine. adjust seasoning. cover and chill 1 to 2 hours or up to overnight before serving, stirring once or twice.