Carrot Salad With Marcona Almonds and Dried Mangoes

Sweet, crunchy, easy and tasty for pot luck, outdoor parties.I used kefir which I make thick by straining the whey. I just made again for the Fourth of July adding Pineapple and so so good!

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 20

Ingredients

• Dressing

• 1  lemon, juice
• 1⁄2 cup  kefir or 1⁄2 cup sour cream or 1⁄2 cup yogurt
• 2  tablespoons  fresh  lemon verbena leaves (use a mix of all) or 2  tablespoons  lime basil (use a mix of all) or 2  tablespoons parsley (use a mix of all)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1  tablespoon honey or 1  tablespoon sugar
• 1⁄2 cup mayonnaise, optional for more creaminess

• Salad

• 5  cups  fresh shredded carrots
• 3⁄4 cup  marcona  almonds, rough chopped
• 1⁄4 cup crystallized ginger, rough chopped
• 3⁄4 cup dried mango, diced
• 1  cup  diced fresh pineapple (optional)

Directions

1. Mix dressing ingredients together.
2. Add remaining ingredients toss and chill for 1-24 hours.
3. Taste and adjust seasoning.
4. Garnish with fresh herbs.