Carrot, Cranberry, and Walnut Salad

Recipe by: Rick Rodgers | from Autumn Gatherings: Casual Food to Enjoy with Family and Friends

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Course: Side Dish

Total Time: Under 2 Hours

Skill Level: Easy

Cost: Inexpensive

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For a change of pace from leafy green salad, make this simple slaw for a weekend dinner. Toasting walnuts enhances their flavor, but you should use them untoasted rather than not making this delicious, colorful salad at all.

Yield: Makes 4 to 6 Servings

INGREDIENTS

1 pound carrots
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup toasted and coarsely chopped walnuts (see Note)
One 4-inch-long piece fresh ginger, peeled and shredded on a box grater
2 tablespoons minced shallot
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/3 cup vegetable oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. Using a food processor fitted with the coarse shredding blade, shred the carrots. Combine the carrots, cranberries, and walnuts in a large bowl.

2. A handful at a time, squeeze the shredded ginger into a medium bowl to extract the juice. You should have 2 tablespoons ginger juice. Add the shallot and vinegar. Gradually whisk in the oil. Pour over the carrot mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate to soften the cranberries, about 1 hour. (The salad can be made up to 2 days ahead.) Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve chilled.

Notes

To toast walnuts, preheat the oven to 350°F. Spread the walnuts on a baking sheet. Bake, stirring often, until lightly toasted and fragrant, about 10 minutes. Cool completely.