Moroccan Carrot Salad with Cinnamon

Ingredients

Carrots, peeled and grated(3 pounds, 2 ounces)3.125 pounds
Raisins or dried cherries8 ounces

Dressing:

Fresh Orange Juice⅜ cup
Fresh Lemon Juice¼ cup
Fresh Orange Zest(1 tablespoon, 1 teaspoon)1.33 tablespoons
Brown Sugar2 tablespoons
Salt, kosher1 teaspoon
Cinnamon, ground1 teaspoon
Vegetable Oil (or Olive oil)1 cup

Instructions

  1. Combine grated carrots, dried raisins, or cherries in a large mixing bowl and set aside.
  2. Combine orange juice, lemon juice, orange zest, brown sugar, salt and cinnamon in the bowl of a mixer. Mix on medium speed, using a wire whip, until well blended. Or, with a whisk, mix by hand in a mixing bowl. 
  3. Slowly add the olive oil while mixing; whisk until well combined.
  4. Pour the citrus cinnamon dressing over the grated carrot mixture and mix until carrots are well coated with dressing.
  5. Serve chilled. 

Recipe Notes

CCP: Hold at 41° F or below for cold service.