Moroccan Raw Carrot and Beet Salad with Golden Raisins Recipe
Ingredients
- Moroccan Raw Carrot and Beet Salad
- from Moroccan Grated Carrot and Beet Salad from Simply Recipes (ever so slightly adapted)
- 1 c. carrots, grated
- 2 c. raw beets, grated.
- 1/2 c. golden raisins
- 1/2 t. sweet paprika
- 1/4 t. ground cumin
- 1/4 t. cinnamon
- Small pinch of sea salt
- Small pinch of cayenne
- 2 T. fresh lemon juice
- 2 T. honey
- 2 T. fresh mint leaves, torn
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 390g | |
| Calories 420 | |
| Calories from Fat 10 | 2% |
| Total Fat 1.2g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat 0.25g | 1% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 222mg | 9% |
| Potassium 1585mg | 45% |
| Total Carbs 106.4g | 28% |
| Dietary Fiber 12.1g | 40% |
| Sugars 77.77g | 52% |
| Protein 7.05g | 11% |
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