This Queen of Quick carrot, apple and raisin salad is so easy to make! It is packed with nutritional benefits and is great for staying cool and staying balanced in the spring and summer. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), apples are known for their ability to clear excess heat in the body, which is common during the warmer months. Carrots also help support healthy digestion, which helps you keep moving so you can enjoy the beautiful weather!
What I Love About this Carrot, Apple, Raisin Salad
- It only takes about 10-15 minutes to make!
- The apples and carrots make it a very hydrating recipe to quench summertime thirst.
- You can customize it however you like by adding additional veggies or substituting the walnuts for almonds, sunflower seeds, etc.
- It contains a good amount of fiber for balanced eating throughout the day (which can also aid in weight loss).
- It uses light mayonnaise to cut back on the amount of fat and calories.
East Meets West Nutrition for Carrots and Apples
Chinese Nutrition
Carrots
- Bitter & pungent flavor
- Neutral temperature
- Help tonify & strengthen qi (life force energy) & improve digestion including constipation and bloating
- Can help stop a cough & strengthen the body after being sick or undergoing surgery.
Apples
- Sweet and sour flavor
- Tonifies qi and yin
- Clears heat
- Eliminate toxins & builds immunity
- Support liver and heart health
- Treat constipation, diarrhea, bloating
- Nourish the skin
- Relieves asthma and bronchitis & clears mucus
Western Nutrition
Carrots
- 25 calories, 6g carbs, 2g fiber, 3g sugar, 0.5g protein
- Consists of about 88% water!
- 10% carbs – starch, fiber, and simple sugars
- Have very low fat
- Great source of beta carotene, vitamin A, B vitamins, vitamin K and potassium.
- May reduce risk of cancer and heart disease
Apples
- 95 Calories, 25g carbs, 3g fiber, 19g sugar, 1g protein
- Contain 10% of the recommended Daily Vitamin C
- Rich in antioxidants and B vitamins
- Fiber content can aid in weight loss, promote gut health and prevent chronic diseases.
- Reduce inflammation
Queen of Quick – Carrot, Apple and Raisin Salad
Quick, easy, vegetarian recipe perfect for spring and summer!
Ingredients
- 3 cups raw grated carrots
- 1 cup diced apple
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 3/4 cup raisins
- Light Mayonaise
Instructions
- Cut up apples into small pieces and cover with orange juice or freshly squeezed lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Toss carrots, apples,raisins and nuts together.
- Moisten with mayonnaise to taste.
- Chill beforeserving.
Notes
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Sources:
https://www.whiterabbitinstituteofhealing.com/herbs/apple/
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/10-health-benefits-of-apples
