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Roasted Carrot and Apple Slaw

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This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Carrot Recipe

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AntoniaJames's Notes: This is similar to the “Brilliant Autumn Salad” I created last fall, but without the beets. It’s important to use a food processor with a grating blade when making this, as the roasted carrots...
This is similar to the “Brilliant Autumn Salad” I created last fall, but without the beets. It’s important to use a food processor with a grating blade when making this, as the roasted carrots are difficult to grate manually when in a soft, roasted state. It may seem a bit messy, grating roasted carrots, but the deeper flavor from roasting is worth it. Enjoy!!!

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Serves 6 - 8

1 pound carrots, peeled Ask a question about this ingredient

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice Ask a question about this ingredient

1 tablespoon champagne vinegar Ask a question about this ingredient

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard Ask a question about this ingredient

Pinch of salt Ask a question about this ingredient

2 -3 tablespoons fruity olive oil Ask a question about this ingredient

1 tart apple, peeled and grated (Grate it immediately before tossing with the dressing.) Ask a question about this ingredient

Freshly ground pepper Ask a question about this ingredient

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Scrub and peel the carrots. Roast them whole in a baking pan with a couple tablespoons of water, turning them every 15 minutes or so, at 350 degrees, for 30 to 45 minutes, depending on size. When a knife goes easily into the carrots' thick ends, but they are still a bit firm, remove from the oven and let them cool.
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While the carrots are cooling, whisk together the lime juice, mustard, vinegar and salt, in the bowl in which you plan to serve the slaw. Then whisk in the olive oil.
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When the carrots are cool enough to handle, grate them, using a food processor. Then grate the apple. Toss both with the dressing and let it sit for a few minutes. Test for and correct salt if necessary. Sprinkle on the chopped mint and freshly grated pepper and toss again.
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This can be made well in advance. Make sure that it comes to room temperature though before serving.
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Enjoy!!
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3 Comments on Roasted Carrot and Apple Slaw

Panfusine added 8 months ago

Interesting, how you soften the carrots a bit before grating it, Guess it accentuates the sweetness!

Bevi added about 1 year ago

AJ, what olive oil do you use when you make this?

AntoniaJames added about 1 year ago

I use Trader Joe's California Estate, which has a slightly peppery bite. The label says it is an "arbequino" olive oil. There are enough strong flavors in this salad (lime juice, mustard) not to use a more expensive dipping oil. ;o)