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Spicy Carrot Salad

By Diana Rattray, About.com

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Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 lbs carrots, peeled and cut diagonally into 1/4-inch thick ovals
  • 3 Tbs. freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 to 3 Tbs. granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp. olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 1/4 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp. ground ginger
  • 1/8 tsp. salt
  • dash ground cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 cup raisins or chopped apples

Preparation:

In a 4-quart saucepan, bring 2 quarts water to a boil. Add carrots and cook until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Drain well and let cool slightly. In a large bowl, whisk together the juice, sugar, oil, garlic, cumin, cinnamon, ginger, salt and pepper. Toss with carrots and raisins or apples. Refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, about 3 hours. Serves 6.

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