Carrot And Beet Salad With Coconut Lime Dressing

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 cup cashews
• 4 cups carrots, grated coarsely (about 4 large carrots)
• 3 cups beets, grated coarsely (about 3 beets)
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 14 ounces coconut milk
• 1 lime, juice of (about 1/4 cup)
• kosher salt, to taste
• 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped (plus 1/4 cup for garnish)
• 1/4 cup coconut flakes, dry roasted (optional)

Recipe

• 1 dry-roast the cashews in a pan, then chop coarsely.
• 2 in a large bowl, mix together carrots, beets and raisins. add the coconut milk, lime and salt. toss together to mix. add ½ cup cilantro and cashews. let stand for 10 minutes so the carrots and beets make lots of their own juices.
• 3 add the coconut flakes (if using) and ¼ cup fresh cilantro and serve.