Carrot-Cranberry Salad

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  • Minutes to Prepare:
  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
1/4 cup dried cranberries, soaked in hot water for 10 minutes to plump 10 ounce package shredded carrots (about 4 cups)2 navel oranges, zested, peeled and fruit segments removed (watch a video to learn how)2 teaspoons ginger, grated3 tablespoons white wine vinegarNOTE: use jarred ginger to save time
Directions
Instead of adding a sugary dressing, I chose sweet oranges for the base and a garnish of dried cranberries. This salad is better if prepared early in the morning or the night before. As it sits, the carrots soak up the dressing and added ginger. It gives the kids something to help with for Thanksgiving dinner.
Bring dried fruit back to life when using it in recipes. Chefs call it maceration. Simply place the dried fruit in a bowl and cover with hot water. Allow the fruit to soften in the water for 10 minutes. Drain the liquid and proceed with recipe.
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Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour. Stir before serving.
Serves 4: one cup per serving

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 86.8
  • Total Fat: 0.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 49.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 21.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4.1 g
  • Protein: 1.3 g

Member Reviews
  • HOPESINGH
    I had no oranges so I used lemon juice and a 1/2 a tea spoon of honey. Wonderful! - 5/24/12
  • SABLENESS
    My daughter brought this to Thxgiving dinner. I thought it was delicious, but my husband didn't care for the ginger. One suggestion: I'd cut the orange segments into bite-sized pieces. - 11/26/11
  • SUGARPOP02
    This is awesome...!!!..I made it w/a little olive oli and left it in the frige overnite with a couple of tossings and it was the best ever carrots in the universe....!!!!! - 8/7/12
  • CD2415256
    Easy to make but it seemed to be lacking a little flavor. I added some toasted slivered almonds and now I love it! - 5/23/12
  • CD7204509
    It looks like the "green stuff" is just chopped parsley sprinkled on for a little color. - 1/30/12
  • MERRYBH
    My husband loved this (and so did I). I added 1/2 C of greek yogurt and 1/4 cups of almonds to the dressing and overnight in the fridge. Very good and refreshing. It's a new favorite of ours! - 2/15/13
  • CD13115976
    I think this is a great start to a recipe, but like others, I had to do some adjusting. Too much ginger, and I like ginger. We ended up adding a little honey. Would personally make dressing from fresh OJ, honey & powdered ginger, leave out oranges & double cranberries. - 11/19/12
  • LSIG14
    Very good light alternative for old-fashioned carrot raisin salad! I used Mandarin oranges so it was even quicker and easier. - 8/27/12
  • CD12651197
    The photograph illustrating this recipe seems to have golden raisins in place of the cranberries. Raisins might be a healthier option than sweetened cranberries. - 8/8/12
  • VEGEFARMER
    Having this for lunch today along with some shredded chicken breast. The sample I had earlier says it is very tasty, :) - 8/7/12
  • ROSALIEESTHER
    This sounds delicious and rather tart. I'm going to tt it with fresh raw cranberries and perhaps omit the vinegar. - 4/20/12
  • CLAY10237
    Or soak the cranberries in a little orange juice. Beware "craisins" for the tons of sugar. - 3/11/15
  • TEMPEST272002
    Easy to make and lots of flavour - 11/19/12
  • CD12949796
    I would recommend adding a ½ cup of dried cranberries instead of a ¼ cup. Makes it a bit sweeter so that the carrots aren't so overpowering. Great recipe though! - 8/21/12
  • ROBYNWOLFE
    I added toasted almonds. - 8/11/12
  • STRETCH64
    Two oranges provided way too much zest. Otherwise rather bland tasting. will try it again with some modifications, less zest, some olive oil and dill. - 11/26/11
  • USMAWIFE
    thank you - 12/5/20
  • GOFORGIN
    Ok - 12/5/20
  • CD6913562
    Excellent! - 11/17/20
  • GEORGE815
    Nice recipe - 11/16/20
  • JANIEWWJD
    I loved this salad!!! - 11/16/20
  • SHERYE
    WOW this was very tasty and I plan on making this salad for Christmas dinner - 11/14/20
  • JIACOLO
    Yum!
    - 11/14/20
  • METAFUKARI
    I eat this on a bed of salad! I also add seasonings and cut the oranges into bite sized pieces to make it easier. - 10/23/20
  • CD17744865
    Yummy - 10/23/20