Sunshine Salad

A sweet, tangy and brightly colored add-on to your plate. Carrot & orange salad is the perfect accompaniment to any meal,
as it could even work next to a green salad for a light, raw lunch. The sunflower seeds give a sprinkling of healthy fats while the dried raisins, (or even cranberries if you’re feeling adventurous), add an extra dimension of chewy sweet bursts of flavor. This salad is best prepared as close to serving time as possible as the carrots tend to discolor after a while. For example, if you are taking the salad to a party, it would be best to use an airtight container. When it’s time to serve make sure to give the salad a little shake to spruce it up just before you serve it! In this salad, there’s nothing too crazy but it’s all a bit unusual when it comes together in the same place therefore it’s sure to be a hit with everyone. 

Yield: 4 portions / Prep time: 10 minutes / Cooking time: 2 minutes

Ingredients

• 3 large carrots
• 2 oranges
• 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds
• 3 tablespoons raisins or dried cranberries
• 1-inch piece of fresh ginger
• 2 tablespoons pecans (optional)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt
• Black pepper

Procedure

1. Peel and grate the carrots, zest and juice the oranges and mince the ginger.
2. Meanwhile, toast the sunflower seeds with the pecans, (if using), in a pan over a low to medium heat.
3. Toss all ingredients together in a large bowl until thoroughly combined.

Enjoy your cooking journey and taste the bliss!