Carrot and Apple Salad

Portion Size: 1/2 cup

Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients Notes: 
1 tablespoons sesame seeds
4 cups shredded carrotsWashed, peeled, and shredded.
1 Granny Smith appleWashed, cored, and shredded.
2 tablespoons parsley
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 Tablespoon white sugar
1 clove garlicMinced.
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons  oil

Directions:

Steps:Directions: Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance
1Heat a skillet over medium heat; pour sesame seeds into the hot skillet.
2Cook, stirring often, until sesame seeds are lightly browned and fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
3Mix carrots, apple, toasted sesame seeds, and parsley together in a bowl.
4Whisk lemon juice, vinegar, sugar, garlic, salt, and pepper together in a separate bowl; slowly drizzle safflower oil into lemon juice mixture while continuing to whisk.
5Pour dressing over carrot mixture; toss to coat. Chill until ready to serve.

Jacqueline Larson M.S., R.D.N. and Associates