Carrot and Cashew Salad
Carrots would have to be one of the most loved vegetables of all time!
I know we can’t go without them in our weekly meal plans.
My lovely friend Alisha from Naughty Naturopath Mum was talking about how great carrot is for you if you have high estrogen. Well, I found out last month that this is one of my health issues at the moment, so I have been getting stuck into the carrots!
I came up with this yummy salad to entice me to eat more carrot. Based on the principles of the thermo machine ‘chopped’ salads, I just threw in what I had on hand and was so pleased with the result. Even the kids thought it was yummy.
The beauty of these salads is that they are quick and easy to do and you can easily make your own substitutions and experiment with flavours.
What’s so great about carrots?
Carrots are a fabulous source of beta-carotene which is converted to Vitamin A in your body. One carrot gives you more than 200% of your daily requirement.
Carrot and Cashew Salad
Vital Stats: Gluten Free, Grain Free, Dairy Free, Egg Free, Sugar Free, Vegan, Paleo
Okay, this is what you need:
3 large organic carrots, peeled and roughly chopped
1 organic apple, roughly chopped
1/3 cup organic raw cashews
2 tablespoons chia seeds
1/8th of an organic red onion (more if you like it)
handful of fresh parsley or coriander (or any herb you have)
1 tablespoon organic apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon organic olive oil
pink salt and pepper to taste
Okay, so this is how you do it:
Thermo Machine: Throw everything into your thermo machine and whizz on speed 5 for about 5 seconds or until it’s the size you want.
Old-school: Throw everything into your food processor and pulse for a few seconds.
This salad will last for a couple of days in the fridge if you don’t eat it straight away. It’s nice rolled up in lettuce leaves!
What’s your favourite way to eat carrots?
Amaaaazing!! I actually eat at least 8 carrots every DAY. Whoops. I have done since I was about 12…. not sure if it’s bad too eat too many but I cannot function without them 😉 SO trying this recipe it sounds delicious!
It’s a wonder your skin isn’t orange!? Apparently that can happen if you eat a lot of carrots? x
would love to make this straight away but what can I substitute for inca inchi oil?
I just used extra virgin olive oil and used verjuice instead of vinegar. Omg delicious! And all in my little stick blender food processor bowl thingy! Amazing. First time I have tried a wizzed up salad and won’t be last. Looks like a sure fire way to get kids to eat salad.
Oh that would be lovely with verjuice! Yes, it’s a great way to make a quick yummy salad. It also works great with beetroot. 🙂
Any good quality oil Megan – cold pressed if you can. 🙂
Yum yum yum! I used macadamia oil and it was a huge winner. I’ve seen thermie chopped salads and wasn’t sure I’d like them. Love it!
I love them Caz – I also make a beetroot, apple and lime juice one – heavenly!! xx
Sounds fab! And the beetroots are looking so lovely at the moment too 😀
Yummy. Looks gorgeous x
It’s pretty good, if I do say so myself 😉
Look out so yummy,will definitely try it with your shared recipe Thanks in advance
Following my detox this looks like just the dish for me and my fussy kids would ever eat this!!!
It’s pretty good – my kids love it 🙂