Description
This oil free Carrot Salad with Maple Mustard Dressing is packed with healthy plant based ingredients and coated in an irresistible cashew-based dressing that is sure to make your taste buds happy.
Ingredients
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Base Ingredients:
- 4 cups grated carrots *
- 1 ½ cups grated cabbage (purple or green) *
- ½ cup chopped green onions
Dressing Ingredients:
- ½ cup [raw] cashews *
- ¼ cup + 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- ¼ cup water
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¾ teaspoon dried ground mustard powder
- ½ teaspoon dried rubbed sage *
- ¼ to 1 teaspoon sea salt (+/-) *
Optional Ingredients:
- ½ cup pistachios, rough chop (+/-) *
Instructions
- Place the cashews into a small bowl, cover with boiling water. Allow to sit for 15 minutes, then drain (discard water). Place the soaked cashews into a high-speed blender with all the remaining Dressing Ingredients. Blend on high until smooth and emulsified, set aside.
- Place all the Base Ingredients (including chopped pistachios, if using) into a bowl, mix well to evenly distribute.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients. Mix until everything is well coated. Serve immediately and enjoy! Refrigerate any leftovers.
Notes
*Please reference the blog post for Tips for Success, Pantry Items Used, Storage and Freezing, and Kitchen Products Used.
*Sea Salt: Please adjust the sea salt based upon your family’s sea salt preferences and/or based upon dietary needs.
*Servings: Makes 4 ½ to 5 cups
*Nutrition Information: Does not include the optional ingredient of pistachios.