Carrot slaw with turmeric dressing

Author: Chrissy Freer - B App Sc Nut, Grad Cert Human Nut

Photographer: John Paul Urizar

First published: Mar 2022

There are all sorts of colourful veg you can add to a zesty coleslaw. We love this healthy carrot slaw with its Middle Eastern ingredients - a great side dish to pair with lamb or fish.

Serves: 6 (as a side)

Time to make: 20 mins

Hands-on time: 20 mins

Ingredients

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½ teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons honey
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
300g packet shredded carrot
¼ small red cabbage, finely shredded
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
½ cup loosely packed chopped fresh mint leaves
2 tablespoons chopped raisins
2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts

Instructions

1 Place turmeric, cumin, honey, oil and lemon juice in a small bowl, mixing to combine. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

2 Place carrot, cabbage, onion, mint, raisins and pine nuts in a large salad bowl. Pour over dressing, tossing to combine. Serve immediately.

HFG tip

If you don’t have a food processor, you can use a mandoline or box grater to finely slice and shred raw vegetables.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 120cal

Kilojoules 500kJ

Protein 2.1g

Total fat 6.6g

–Saturated fat 0.7g

Carbohydrates 11.1g

–Sugars 10.3g

Dietary fibre 3.8g

Sodium 33mg

Calcium 43mg

Iron 1.2mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.

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