Kicked up Carrot Salad

Submitted by katie in the UP

"Entry in RSC #9"

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 4 large carrots, shredded
• 1 large fennel bulb, white part only, sliced thin
• 1⁄2 cup chopped dried apricot
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 oranges, juice of
• 1 orange, zest of
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

directions

1. Combine all ingredients.
2. Mix well.
3. Refrigerate for approx 2 hours.

Reviews

[Elmotoo]

I loved this, the kids hated it. Loved the flavors & freshness. Great submission!

 

[Rita1652]

This is like eating a carrot cake salad! I like the cinnamon (taking over in flavor) the sweet crunchy and tangy salad. The fennel did get lost in this. Needs to be seasoned with a generous amount of salt and some fresh cracked pepper.

 

[evelynathens]

I'm iffy about this recipe. I liked the combination of flavours and textures, but the dressing really did not add to the salad's appeal - just a lot of orange juice swimming around on our salad plates. Wish I could give it more, but it needs a bit of work.

 

[justcallmetoni]

Loved the combination of carrots and fennel in this colorful salad. The cinnamon, apricots and orange made a light and fruity dressing that enhanced the overall dish. I used my mandoline to shave the carrots and fennel and in keeping with that slice d the apricots into slivers. Served this with my curry tuna salad, which worked well as the sweetness here balanced the curry well. My one reaction was that the dressing lacked a little acidity. Ended up adding a teaspoon or two of white balsamic vinegar to the leftovers and thought it was the missing component which made something really very good into great. This is one I will make often as it works so well with salads or grilled meats. Thank you so much!

 

[PaulaG]

This recipe is good and we enjoyed it. Both DH and I thought it was missing something. I suggested a touch of honey and he suggested craisins or raisins along with some chopped pecans. I did like the use of the orange juice and oil. It made a nice dressing for the salad. I halved the recipe and the end result were 4 servings. It sat overnight in the refrigerator for the flavors to blend. Good luck with the contest.