ISHA RECIPE
Carrot, Apple and Date Salad
Serves 4
INGREDIENTS
4 medium carrots
4 small apples (or 2 large)
12–16 dates, pitted and chopped
¾ cup fresh grated coconut
¾ cup roasted groundnuts (peanuts), roughly chopped
For the dressing:
4 teaspoons orange juice
4 teaspoons lime juice
4 tablespoons honey
4 tablespoons cold-pressed groundnut oil (or olive oil)
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper (optional), to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
- Peel and grate the carrots.
- Core and dice the apples (peeling is optional).
- Chop the dates.
- In a large bowl, combine the grated carrots, diced apples, chopped dates, grated coconut, and roasted groundnuts.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the orange juice, lime juice, honey, oil, salt, and pepper (if using) to make the dressing.
- Add the dressing to the salad and toss well until everything is evenly coated.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the freshness and crunch.
NOTE
- For best texture, use crisp apples – they hold their shape and add a refreshing crunch to the salad.
- If you only have raw groundnuts, roast them in a dry skillet/frying pan over medium heat, stirring often, until golden and aromatic. Let them cool before adding them to the salad.
- Optionally, toss the diced apples with a little lime juice to help prevent browning.
