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Fresh, crunchy, sweet carrots take on a light citrus dressing, tossed with toasted walnuts and dates.

Carrot Slaw with Dates

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Fresh carrots and sweet dates pair with a citrus dressing for a delicious and refreshing side dish.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Brunch, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 339.15 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 pounds carrots, peeled and shredded
  • 3/4 cup walnuts, chopped and toasted
  • 1 cup dates, chopped (or golden raisins)
  • 1 tablespoon Italian parsley, chopped

Citrus Dressing:

  • 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice, see Notes
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, zested and packed
  • 1 teaspoon white balsamic vinegar, (not white wine vinegar), optional, see Notes
  • 2 - 3 tablespoons honey, or agave syrup, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, or other neutral oil (avocado, etc.)
  • small pinch of sea salt, or to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a 1 or 2-cup measuring cup, combine the dressing ingredients thoroughly with a whisk. Taste for seasoning and adjust as desired. Set aside.
  • Toss the carrots, walnuts, and dates together in a medium bowl, separating the sticky dates.
  • Drizzle the dressing over the carrots and toss to coat everything thoroughly.
  • Taste for seasoning and adjust if needed.
  • Serve immediately, or wrap tightly and refrigerate for up to 2 days, for best results. Stir again before serving.

Notes

Leftovers can be kept refrigerated for up to 2 days. If you are not serving the slaw the day it is made, make the dressing and grate the carrots, keeping them in separate containers, and refrigerated until ready to use. Before serving, drizzle the dressing over the carrots and toss to combine.
It is not necessary to use the white balsamic vinegar, but it adds another layer of light sweetness to the dressing. I used Abingdon Olive Oil Company’s Cranberry Pear White Balsamic Vinegar. And, since the balsamic is light in color, it does not darken your finished dish at all. Nice!
 
Nutrition Facts
Carrot Slaw with Dates
Amount per Serving
Calories
339.15
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
18.46
g
28
%
Saturated Fat
 
1.97
g
12
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
10.28
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
5.31
g
Sodium
 
132.82
mg
6
%
Potassium
 
830.51
mg
24
%
Carbohydrates
 
44.52
g
15
%
Fiber
 
7.8
g
33
%
Sugar
 
31.66
g
35
%
Protein
 
5.23
g
10
%
Vitamin C
 
16.66
mg
20
%
Calcium
 
93.91
mg
9
%
Iron
 
1.44
mg
8
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword fresh carrots, carrot slaw, citrus dressing, summer and fall vegetables, fresh vegetable side dish, backyard barbecue side dish
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